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Question: I am over 7 weeks pregnant and feel very tired esp in the morning... Sometimes also causing shortness of breath and sometimes my heart beats fast... Is this normal ... I am concerned that it will affect the baby... Also my diet is very low due to nausea.
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is normal, do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy !
I wish you a wonderful journey of motherhood.
Now for your questions.
It is very normal to feel out of breath and tired during pregnancy.
These are all hormonal changes.
The blood supply to the baby increases, and hence your body has to work harder to provide nutrition to the growing child.
Do not worry, asl ong as you are healthy, it will not affect your baby.
The heart beat getting faster is called palpitations, these are also normal during pregnancy.
You should have an evaluation to know that all is well.
The ultrasound should show that the baby is growing well.
Get your hemoglobin levels checked also.
I understand that nausea will be interfering with your diet and nutrition.
Please take tablet Sinate - OD once or twice a day, that will help with the nausea.
Spice up your food with lemon, herbs, etc.
Eat whatever you like to have, but fresh and hot.
If your blood tests and the ultrasound scan are normal, then your baby is fine.
You will feel better once the first trimester gets over.
But if the palpitations and breathlessness are too severe, and interfere with your daily life, and sleep, please have an opinion by a cardiologist just to know that there is no major cardiac issue.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Yes, it is normal, do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy !
I wish you a wonderful journey of motherhood.
Now for your questions.
It is very normal to feel out of breath and tired during pregnancy.
These are all hormonal changes.
The blood supply to the baby increases, and hence your body has to work harder to provide nutrition to the growing child.
Do not worry, asl ong as you are healthy, it will not affect your baby.
The heart beat getting faster is called palpitations, these are also normal during pregnancy.
You should have an evaluation to know that all is well.
The ultrasound should show that the baby is growing well.
Get your hemoglobin levels checked also.
I understand that nausea will be interfering with your diet and nutrition.
Please take tablet Sinate - OD once or twice a day, that will help with the nausea.
Spice up your food with lemon, herbs, etc.
Eat whatever you like to have, but fresh and hot.
If your blood tests and the ultrasound scan are normal, then your baby is fine.
You will feel better once the first trimester gets over.
But if the palpitations and breathlessness are too severe, and interfere with your daily life, and sleep, please have an opinion by a cardiologist just to know that there is no major cardiac issue.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor ... I have had a previous missed miscarriage and hence the anxiety... The ultrasound is normal but then that was the case the last time as well and the baby stopped growing at 9 weeks.
Are there any symptoms to watch out for ?
Are there any symptoms to watch out for ?
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand the anxiety.
But a miscarriage mostly happens due to chromosomal abnormalities ( genetic defects ) within the baby.
This is a random event of chance, and can happen to anybody.
Most women who have a miscarriage go on to have a successful pregnancy the next time round.
You have to bear these facts in mind, and try to relax.
Anxiety will not help in this pregnancy.
What particular symptoms are you asking about right now ?
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand the anxiety.
But a miscarriage mostly happens due to chromosomal abnormalities ( genetic defects ) within the baby.
This is a random event of chance, and can happen to anybody.
Most women who have a miscarriage go on to have a successful pregnancy the next time round.
You have to bear these facts in mind, and try to relax.
Anxiety will not help in this pregnancy.
What particular symptoms are you asking about right now ?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor ... By symptoms i mean anything that i should watch out for that needs medical attention
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Okay, warning symptoms would be - unexplained cramps, pain and pressure in the lower abdomen, bleeding or spotting, passage of a fleshy lump or tissue etc.
Please relax, I think you are fine.
Get your hemoglobin and thyroid levels checked however.
Please keep me posted.
Take care.
Prayers for you.
As below
Detailed Answer:
Okay, warning symptoms would be - unexplained cramps, pain and pressure in the lower abdomen, bleeding or spotting, passage of a fleshy lump or tissue etc.
Please relax, I think you are fine.
Get your hemoglobin and thyroid levels checked however.
Please keep me posted.
Take care.
Prayers for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor ... The answer has been reassuring...
I just have one more question, i have this stretchy feeling in my stomach .... Like ive excersied ... No pain or anything ... Just this stretchy stone like feeling
I just have one more question, i have this stretchy feeling in my stomach .... Like ive excersied ... No pain or anything ... Just this stretchy stone like feeling
Brief Answer:
Not to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Often happens in the first trimester.
The uterus is growing and stretching, hence that stretching sensation.
As long as the scan is okay, and you are not having undue pain, there is no reason to worry.
Take care.
Keep me posted if there is anything you wish to ask.
Not to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Often happens in the first trimester.
The uterus is growing and stretching, hence that stretching sensation.
As long as the scan is okay, and you are not having undue pain, there is no reason to worry.
Take care.
Keep me posted if there is anything you wish to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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