I've noticed my heart rate seems a bit faster than usual since I became pregnant, and sometimes I feel a bit breathless. Is it normal for the heart beat to increase during pregnancy? What causes this change generally?
It is very common to feel your heart racing a bit as your body works so hard to support the baby. Because of my delicate IVF pregnancy, I would get anxious, but my doctor reassured me it's normal. Just rest whenever it happens.
Your body is making extra blood, so heart rate naturally goes up. Just sit down under the fan, drink a glass of nimbu paani, and take deep breaths. Don't do heavy ghar ka kaam suddenly.
Honestly, mine jumps every time I see hot jalebis! But seriously, your body is pumping double the blood now for the baby, so the heart has to work extra hard. Totally normal, just don't overexert.
An increased heart rate is mostly normal because of higher blood volume, but sometimes thyroid issues can also cause palpitations. Please mention this to your doctor in your next routine visit just to be sure.
