Why heart rate increases during pregnancy?

Question

I've noticed my heart rate seems a bit faster than usual, even when I'm just resting. I'm pregnant, and I'm wondering if this is a normal change. Why does heart rate sometimes increase during pregnancy?

Geeta Singhal · Answer

It is just nature's way of nurturing the little soul inside you. Pray, stay positive, and don't let anxiety take over. Take slow, deep breaths whenever you feel your heart racing.

Shraddha Banerjee · Answer

My pregnancy tracker app showed that our blood volume increases by almost 50% during these months. So our heart naturally beats faster to handle the load. It's totally logical, but keep an eye on it if u feel dizzy.

Kavipriya Solanki · Answer

I had raised this with my doctor at Fortis and the hospital staff explained it is normal. They did a quick ECG just to be 100% sure and put my mind at ease. It's always best to ask your medical team clearly.

Kumkum Parmar · Answer

Totally normal dear! Our body works double time now to pump blood, so heart rate naturally goes up.

Ishita Kohli · Answer

Haha, our body thinks we are running a marathon while we are actually just eating laddoos on the bed! It's just the extra blood baby needs, so chill.

Devi Mahajan · Answer

Please keep a track of this and tell your gynac if you feel dizzy or breathless. I had a few issues during my pregnancy, so I always recommend checking with your doctor to be safe.

Shweta Singhal · Answer

Oh god, I used to check my pulse every hour and get so scared! My doc told me it's just extra blood volume, but I still made him check it at every visit. Write down your heart rate and ask your gynac in the next visit to clear your mind.

Aneeta Sahni · Answer

Same here, even walking to the kitchen makes me feel like I ran a marathon! Does this happen to you guys while lying down as well?

Asha Chowdary · Answer

It is very common during pregnancy because our body has to pump extra blood for the baby. Don't worry, just avoid heavy work and rest whenever you feel tired. But do mention it to your doctor during your routine monthly checkup.

Ahana Tilak · Answer

Relax, meri jaan, don't panic. Your body is doing so much beautiful work to grow a tiny life, so heart rate naturally goes up. Bas sit down, drink some water, and take proper rest.

Chitra Khanna · Answer

Wait till the baby is born, then your heart rate will double looking at the diaper blowouts! Jokes apart, it is normal but take plenty of rest and don't overexert.

Kanta Jindal · Answer

I remember feeling my chest thumping even when I was just sitting on the sofa, it used to make me so emotional. Your body is doing such a miraculous job, so give yourself some grace and rest.