My sister is almost 8 months pregnant and passes/blacks out for no reason all the time. She goes to the hospital when this happens and they cant find anything wrong with her. Does this happen to anyone else?
2006-07-05 06:53:49 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I passed out once when I was pregnant but it was from the heat.
2006-07-05 06:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound normal i just had a baby 18 month ago & when i was pregnant they went over things that could happen & things that could happen that were serious & i was 37 when i had my daughter & when your older u have a greater risk of having different serious problems & the doctor never said any thing about passing out, your sister had better find out whats going on because (God forbid )something happens to her when she delivers her baby.Please go find out whats the problem if your sister has to change her doctor then do so because this dosen't sound right. God Bless!
2006-07-05 14:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by Diana.D1348 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she doesn't have a high blood pressure or gestational diabetes then they should put her on bedrest...that certainly isn't normal, especailly if the hospital can't explain why, the good news is, she's only got a few more weeks to go! If the doctor won't put her on bedrest or if she has to work, when she gets home family and friends should take good care of her and not make her do too much sitting up and down or walking...or anything really!
2006-07-05 13:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by A.Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hormones of pregnancy, progesterone specifically, act to soften and dilate vessel walls, making dizziness a fairly common complaint of pregnancy. Blood pressure tends to decline in pregnancy, so women may at times feel lightheaded, especially when standing up quickly.
Any loss of consciousness warrants a full examination and a careful look at your medical history. In the end, they may find no explanation, but at least they can rule out some conditions.
2006-07-06 20:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by stewbdoosmrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason. By the time she gets to the hospital the crisis is over. Take her blood pressure, lying down, standing up, and sitting down. Record the three different readings. She may be hypotensive when standing up. Does it happen when she sits up quickly or stands up quickly? Has she had blood pressure problems during her pregnancy?
2006-07-05 13:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by ROBIN C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of such a thing sounds pretty scary to me maybe sh should go get a second opinion... Is the baby ok when this happens???? I mean how's the heartrate and stuff??? That is soooo scary get her to a different hospital next time. Has she talked to her OB Dr about this? I hope you can find out what this is.
2006-07-05 13:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Kookie M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changes in blood pressure, anemia and dehydration can be causes of fainting in pregnant women. Your sister should see her regular OB to determine what is causing the fainting spells.
If this happens from a sitting to a standing position, it could be orthostatic hypotension, meaning her blood pressure drops when she stands up.
Good luck!
2006-07-05 14:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by mama_wizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy can cause you to be light headed but as far as passing out that sounds more like a condition to me but if the hospital doesn't recognize it then she needs a 2nd opinion
2006-07-05 13:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of pregnant women faint. is she taking her prenatal vitamins? Sometimes the fainting is caused by the lack of extra vitamins to nourish her while she has the baby inside. Or at least that's what a friend told me. He should have known, he was the one that got her pregnant.
2006-07-05 13:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this happened to a neighbor. SHE was dehydrated once. Another time she 4 got to eat something.And the last time she had a summer flu. SHE may be delicate
2006-07-05 13:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋