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What Causes Short Of Breath And Chest Tightness And Lightheadedness During Pregnancy?

I am 31 weeks pregnant with my first child. I am considered high risk as I have Type 1 diabetes. My A1C is a 6.4, although blood sugar is increasingly harder to manage. I also have high blood pressure in which I am taking medication to control. Approximately 3 weeks ago, I discovered I was anemic and am taking an iron supplement. Recently, when I got to bed, I feel like I am short of breath and my chest feels tight. I also feel light headed. Is this normal or a cause for concern?
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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HELLO GREETING FROM HCM
CONGRATULATION FIRST OF ALL
AS YOU ARE 31 WEEK PREGNANT SO THE IS ALMOST FULLY GROWN AND A GOOD SIZE OF BABY BUMP AS WELL WHICH PUT PRESSURE IN INTERNAL ORGAN WHICH IS MAIN CAUSE OF YOUR DISCOMFORT AT NIGHT YOU NEED NOT WORRY ABOUT IT. IT IS ADVISABLE OF SLEEP SIDE WAYS PREFERABLY LEFT SIDE AND PUTTING PILLOW IN BETWEEN YOUR LEGS.
TRY TO EAT SMALL AND FREQUENT MEALS. WALKING IS MUST RIGHT NOW IF IT IS COMFORTABLE FOR YOU DO SOME KEGEL EXERCISE AS WELL.
FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CONTINUE YOUR MEDICATION. AND HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL IS KNOW AS GESTATIONAL DIABETIC , IT IS ADVISABLE TO CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR WITH DIET ONLY, AFTER BABY BIRTH IT WILL BE NORMAL.
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What Causes Short Of Breath And Chest Tightness And Lightheadedness During Pregnancy?

HELLO GREETING FROM HCM CONGRATULATION FIRST OF ALL AS YOU ARE 31 WEEK PREGNANT SO THE IS ALMOST FULLY GROWN AND A GOOD SIZE OF BABY BUMP AS WELL WHICH PUT PRESSURE IN INTERNAL ORGAN WHICH IS MAIN CAUSE OF YOUR DISCOMFORT AT NIGHT YOU NEED NOT WORRY ABOUT IT. IT IS ADVISABLE OF SLEEP SIDE WAYS PREFERABLY LEFT SIDE AND PUTTING PILLOW IN BETWEEN YOUR LEGS. TRY TO EAT SMALL AND FREQUENT MEALS. WALKING IS MUST RIGHT NOW IF IT IS COMFORTABLE FOR YOU DO SOME KEGEL EXERCISE AS WELL. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CONTINUE YOUR MEDICATION. AND HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL IS KNOW AS GESTATIONAL DIABETIC , IT IS ADVISABLE TO CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR WITH DIET ONLY, AFTER BABY BIRTH IT WILL BE NORMAL.