is fainting during pregnancy normal?

Answer 1

It's not normal to faint during pregnancy, but it is common for blood pressure to be lower than usual, in which case a woman could feel light-headed or even faint.

To avoid fainting, get up slowly and make sure to drink plenty of fluids.

Answer 2

Well, normal is a tough term. I never fainted, but I've read that some women get really light headed and can faint. It can be due to the increased blood flow during pregnancy or the pressure the baby is putting on certain veins and arteries.

If you are pregnant and fainting, I would call your doc, just to reassure yourself.

Answer 3

Only time fainting is normal is if you are pregnant on a soap opera. However light headed and dizziness is common.


Dizziness or feeling faint is a normal symptom during pregnancy. It is more common in the first trimester, but it may also be prevalent throughout your pregnancy

Answer 4

no and can be a sign on something very wrong with u like preaclapsya or ur plucent tearing or detaching or a tumer like thing in on of the glands that control some stuff when ur pregnant but i cant think of the names of them right now. but i would go to the doctor right now u or ur babys life could be in jeperdy.
What are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?
The following symptoms may be used to help recognize a potential ectopic pregnancy:

Sharp or stabbing pain that may come and go and vary in intensity. The pain may be in the pelvis, abdomen or even the shoulder and neck (due to blood from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy gathering up under the diaphragm).
Vaginal bleeding, heavier or lighter than your normal period
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Weakness, dizziness, or fainting
Distinguishing Between Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum:
Morning Sickness: Hyperemesis Gravidarum:
Nausea sometimes accompanied by vomiting Nausea accompanied by severe vomiting
Nausea that subsides at 12 weeks or soon after Nausea that does not subside
Vomiting that does not cause severe dehydration Vomiting that causes severe dehydration
Vomiting that allows you to keep some food down Vomiting that does not allow you to keep any food down

Signs and Symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum:
Severe nausea and vomiting
Food aversions
Weight loss of 5% or more of pre-pregnancy weight
Decrease in urination
Dehydration
Headaches
Confusion
Fainting
Jaundice
When to Call Your Doctor
During Pregnancy

Call your health care provider right away if you have:

* Unusual or severe cramping or abdominal pain
* Noticeable changes in your baby's movement after 28 weeks gestation (if you don't count 10 movements in 2 hours or less)
* Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath that seems to be getting worse
* Signs of premature labor including:
-- Regular tightening or pain in the lower abdomen or back.
-- Any bleeding in the second or third trimester.
-- Fluid leak.
-- Pressure in the pelvis or vagina.

Also call your health care provider if you have any of the following conditions during pregnancy:

* A fever over 100° Fahrenheit
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Severe diarrhea
* Fainting spells or dizziness
* Pain, burning or trouble urinating
* Unusual vaginal discharge
* Vaginal bleeding
* Swelling in your hands, fingers or face
* Blurred vision or spots before your eyes
* Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples
* Severe headaches
* Blurred vision
* Pain or cramping in your arms, legs or chest

If you aren't sure if a symptom is serious, but you just don't feel like yourself, trust your instincts and call your provider. If there is a problem you will get prompt attention and if there isn't you will be reassured.


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Answer 5

I remember feeling faint at the beginning especially because I wasnt eating enough. If you are past 3 months and eating regularly but still feeling faint or fainting, you should let your Dr know asap. Always better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 6

It depends on what you mean by fainting? It's normal to be dizzy or light headed, to the point of passing out due to increase in hormones, but just fainting sounds like you need to see your ob or contact them asap
Good luck

Answer 7

Some people faint for no apparant reason. My freind fainted while she was at the mall with some friends. She was hydrated, and she was feeling fine. The doctor said its the blood flow.

Answer 8

GET TO THE DOC!!! I fainted with all 3 of my pregnancies but I have major heart problems.Better to let them check it out then to let it get worse.

Answer 9

it is very normal....i fainted several times while i was pregnant especially during the second trimester the doctor said it was perfectly normal...the blood flow to your body is focused on the baby so all of it including from your head has a tendancy to flow all to your stomach.

Answer 10

where ever u went should of gave u some phamplets or sumthing..during your third month its normal to get light headed, dizzy even headaches.... passin out no u need to call your doctor and let them know its not healthy