HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Cause For Light Headed And Dizziness At 36 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

hi, im almost 36 weeks and ive been almost 2 days feeling very light headed and dizzy. called my doctor and he said to bed rest. so i did all day yesterday. today i have breakfast and i threw up everything i ate. slept some hrs but woke up still feeling a little light headed, after eating a soup, feeling nauseous and dizzy again. im a bit scared that ive spent all day yesterday and today and still im spinning in my bed. should i go to the ER to get checked or is there anything i can do at home not to have to to ER. Thx
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hi, I have gone through your question. Lightheadedness and headache is common in third trimester because of the hormonal changes in the body which leads to low blood pressure and the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the veins which lead to decreased blood flow to the brain, and cause orthostatic hypotension. In this case, the patient feels dizzy, light headed and nauseous in standing position, gets relieved on lying down.
Vomiting may also occur.
Rarely such features, especially headache, occur in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Cause For Light Headed And Dizziness At 36 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hi, I have gone through your question. Lightheadedness and headache is common in third trimester because of the hormonal changes in the body which leads to low blood pressure and the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the veins which lead to decreased blood flow to the brain, and cause orthostatic hypotension. In this case, the patient feels dizzy, light headed and nauseous in standing position, gets relieved on lying down. Vomiting may also occur. Rarely such features, especially headache, occur in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health.