What causes this??

[Danielle0807]

For the past week or so I've been experiencing a lot of headaches and I have been getting pretty dizzy and lightheaded.. what causes this and what can I do to help with the dizziness.. it catches me off guard sometimes and I worry about fainting..

[adawning4]

I was about 16 weeks with my 2nd (a boy) and would get so dizzy, I couldnt see or stand, a few times I did faint. I was terrified of what could be wrong. My doctor tested everything my heart, my sugar, even my head and everything came back normal. I suggest drinking alot of water, and sometimes orange juice and crackers, like cheese crackers would help alot. If you start to feel dizzy try to lie down on your right side. It always helped me too. Thankfully everything went back to normal after I gave birth! Good luck to you!

[Michele, Katy, TX]

That happens to me quite a bit throughout pregnancy, but if it is new to you, you may want to contact your doctor.  I had this the most in my first trimesters though.  Since you are in your 2nd, you may want to call your doc and see what he/she says.  Oh, and make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids.  This could also be caused from dehydration.