My doctor added an ECG to my list of tests this time and im a bit anxious wondering if she noticed something with my heart. I feel completely fine otherwise. Is ECG just a routine thing they do in pregnancy?
At my hospital ECG was part of the standard admission and pre surgery workup. I asked the staff and they said it's routine to make sure the heart is fine before delivery. If you are unsure why it was ordered for you, just ask your doctor directly, they explain happily.
I had palpitations so mine was done to check the heart, came back fine. Sometimes it's just routine, sometimes for a symptom. Best is to ask your gynac the exact reason in your case so you are not left guessing.
It's usually a routine check, the heart works harder in pregnancy so they make sure all is well. Often done before a C-section or if you had palpitations. Nothing to panic about, it's a quick painless test.
My doc got an ECG done as part of pre check before delivery, especially since anaesthesia may be involved. She said it just checks the heart is handling the extra load of pregnancy well. It's a routine safety thing, not a sign something is wrong.
