Off and on I feel my heart racing for no reason, even when im just resting. Im 26 weeks now. It scares me a little in the moment. Is this a common pregnancy thing or should I get it checked?
My gynac said palpitations are common because your blood volume and heart rate naturally increase in pregnancy. Anaemia and thyroid can also cause it, so she checked those. Mild fluttering is usually fine, but she told me to report it if it comes with breathlessness, chest pain or dizziness.
I had palpitations and it turned out my haemoglobin was low, so please get your blood checked. Dont just assume it's normal, especially if you feel faint or breathless with it. Better to let your doctor rule things out.
Mine were linked to my thyroid going off balance during pregnancy. Once they adjusted my medicine it settled down. I'd suggest getting your thyroid and iron checked, simple tests that catch the common causes.
