Lately even after small kaam my heart races and I can feel it pounding. Im 16 weeks. Its kind of scary tbh but maybe its normal in pregnancy? Anyone felt this same thing?
Yes dear, it does. When I was at my parents' house, my mom used to tell me to sit quietly and drink a glass of water whenever my heart started racing. Your body is working so hard to make extra blood for the baby, so a faster heartbeat is very natural. Just rest as much as you can.
Haan na, mere saath bhi aisa hota tha! Bilkul achanak se dil dhadakne lagta tha jaise bhag ke aayi hoon. My doctor told me it happens because our body is pumping so much extra blood for the baby. If it happens too often, just sit down and relax for some time.
Actually, it's a proven fact that your blood volume increases by almost 50% during pregnancy, so your heart has to pump much faster. I felt this palpitations thing a lot during my presentations at work. It's totally normal, but if you feel dizzy with it, call your doctor immediately.
Oh, I delivered just two months ago and I remember this feeling so clearly! My heart would suddenly start thumping fast even when I was just sitting on the sofa. My gynac said it's normal as long as there is no chest pain or breathlessness. It settled down almost immediately after my baby was born.
I had a C-section recently and experienced a lot of heart palpitations in my third trimester. My doctor monitored it closely and said it was just my body adjusting to the extra strain. Just take it easy, don't rush through your daily chores, and give your body time to rest.
I felt this racing heartbeat quite often and it used to scare me so much after our long IVF journey. But my doctor gently explained that it's just the body's natural response to the increased workload. Try to take deep, slow breaths and remember that your body is doing an amazing job.
Since I have PCOS, I was already very cautious about my cardiovascular health and noticed my heart beating faster quite early. My doctor said a mild increase in heart rate is normal, but they kept a close watch on my blood pressure too. It's always safest to mention it to your gynac during your routine checkups.
