Is shortness of breath a sign of pregnancy?

Question

These last few days i feel breathless even climbing stairs which never happened before. My period is a week away so cant test yet. Could this be an early sign or am i just overthinking?

Chintamani Haldar · Answer

Mild is common. Sudden or severe means call doc.

Komal Senapati · Answer

Please be careful with this one. A little breathlessness is common but if it comes suddenly, with chest pain or a racing heart, see a doctor immediately. Mine was linked to low haemoglobin and needed treatment.

Anisha Sehgal · Answer

Mild breathlessness can happen, especially later when the baby pushes up, and also early due to hormones. Both my pregnancies I felt winded climbing stairs. But mild is normal, sudden or severe is not, get that checked.

Mamta Grover · Answer

I get a bit breathless walking fast and it scared me. Reading that mild is normal helps. Did others also feel this in the second trimester?