How to reduce chest pain during pregnancy?

Question

I'm in my second trimester, and sometimes I get this sharp pain in my chest, especially when I breathe deeply. How can I reduce chest pain during pregnancy? Is this a common symptom?

Rajalakshmi Sisodiya · Answer

With two babies pushing up against my ribs, I had terrible chest pain, but my doctor checked me thoroughly just to be safe. Do not ignore it, get your BP checked by your gynac as soon as possible.

Samiha Sachdeva · Answer

Please, I highly recommend contacting your doctor right away for any chest pain. It could just be acidity, but we must protect our precious babies and never ignore such symptoms. Praying for your safety.

Mihika Apte · Answer

Please call your gynac right away to get this checked. Chest pain shouldn't be ignored during pregnancy.

Amruta Behera · Answer

I had some mild chest tightness which turned out to be normal reflux, but I immediately called my hospital just to be safe. I never risk anything during pregnancy, so please do consult your doctor about this.

Archana Rawal · Answer

If it is simple acidity, walking slowly and eating small meals helps. But honestly, since chest pain can sometimes be due to blood pressure changes, please check with your doctor once to be completely safe.

Charulata Hada · Answer

Actually yaar, chest pain can be quite scary and shouldn't be ignored during pregnancy. Please call your doctor or visit your clinic just to be 100% sure it is not anything serious. Take care!

Sulochana Talwar · Answer

Please contact your OB-GYN immediately to rule out any cardiac or blood pressure issues like preeclampsia. Once your doctor confirms it is just acid reflux, they can give you a safe antacid to resolve it.

Tara Sundaram · Answer

Listen to me, chest pain is not something you should ignore or treat at home. Go and show your doctor immediately. Once they say it's just normal gas or acidity, then you can relax and drink coconut water.

Jafar Khan · Answer

I always ask my doctor before doing any breathing exercises or yoga for chest tightness. Please contact your gynac immediately to make sure it's not a serious issue before you try any home remedies.

Geetanjali Nayak · Answer

A lot of times chest pain is just bad acidity, but please don't take any chances and call your gynac first! 🩺 Drinking cold milk helps with heartburn, but your doctor must confirm it's nothing serious.

Savita Karunakaran · Answer

I felt a sudden sharp tightness in my chest during my seventh month and got so scared. I immediately rushed to my doctor, and thankfully it was just severe acidity, but having the gynac check me made me feel so much safer. Please call your doctor right now.

Yashoda Rajput · Answer

It is better to spend a little on a quick doctor's consult now than to face an emergency later. Please get checked by your gynac to rule out any high blood pressure issues. For simple gas pain, avoiding outside food works best.