At my checkup the doctor wrote something about tachycardia and i didnt fully get what it means. My heart does feel like its racing sometimes these days. Im 5 months along, can someone explain in simple words?
I had episodes of my heart racing and got it checked, turned out to need monitoring. So please dont assume it is just normal pregnancy. If your heart races a lot or you feel dizzy, see your doctor.
A slightly faster heartbeat is common when you are expecting, beta, the body is working harder. But if it feels like racing or you feel faint, dont sit on it, get it checked. Better to be safe.
My doctor explained tachycardia just means a fast heart rate, and in pregnancy your heart naturally beats a bit quicker because of extra blood volume. A mild increase is normal. But if it is very fast or with breathlessness or chest pain, she said to report it straight away.
