I am pregant and due in Feb. and there are alot of times during the day that it feels like my heart beat is just pounding.My grandma took my blood pressure and pulse 2 yesterday and my pulse was 106 and 96 and this morning it was 98.She said that this is fast.What is the average heart beat per minute and what could be making my heart feeling like it is pounding? I go to the docter on wendsday and am gonna ask him but untill then I am just wondering.
2006-11-13 02:40:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
When you are pregnant you gain 50% the amount of blood and fluids that your heart needs to pump. So your heart is working a little harder. It would help to know what your normal heart rate was prepregnancy. Definately mention it to your doctor, but it's probably nothing. Perhaps you are doing too much or drinking too much caffeine? Also make sure you drink emough water, even though it means lots of trips to the bathroom, you need to stay well hydrated and if you are dehydrated then your heart has to work harder.
2006-11-13 02:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Wendy N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal, especially if you're late in your pregnancy. All you need to do is walk a short distance and you'll probably feel winded and your heart will be faster. Also, your heart is working harder when you're pregnant because the your blood volume rises. There is a lot more fluids in your blood because your body need more fluids for both you and the baby.
If you feel out of breathe and have a hard time breathing, I suggest you talk to your doctor right away. Otherwise, this is pretty normal. Plus, if you have a relatively higher pulse rate before you were pregnant, this would explain why it's higher now too.
2006-11-13 03:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by mrs.izabel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is about normal for a pregnant women. When you are pregnant your blood has to travel threw your body much faster, and you actually produce more than normal too. This is due to having to supply the baby with blood as well. This is alsowhy vericose vains and hemeroids end up happening. But please by all means ask your doctor of any concerns you may have. They will never make you feel stupid.(if they do change doctors). good luck and congrats on the baby.
2006-11-13 02:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
about 80 is normal resting rate. but...you really can't go from one reading. most doctors will take blood pressure etc. a few times to determine a pattern. this might be a little high if it's like that all of the time. outside factors can make your rate go up, though. also, take it easy. you're pregnant. pregnancy can do all kinds of things to you. sure, ask the doc, but he monitors this and if he hasn't expressed concern, i wouldn't worry. don't let your grandma freak you out.
2006-11-13 02:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pulse was the same way when I was pregnant! I gave birth to a healthy boy in July 2006! I did develop high blood pressure around my 25th week! But it was controled with medication! I am sure you are ok!
2006-11-13 02:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by Rocket21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
106, 96 and 98 are normal. You're fine! When you're pregnant your blood volume rises about 30%. If you're feeling ok, don't worry about it, talk to your Dr, but I think you're fine.
2006-11-13 02:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Rwebgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worrying about your blood pressure can make it go higher. Being pregnant can also raise your pressure some especially if you are retaining water, Until you go to the doctor just try to relax and not worry about it. I'm sure you are just fine.
2006-11-13 02:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by kealey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i know how you feel.i am 27 weeks preg and i will be sitting not doing a thing and my heart is racing.my blood pressure is fine and i remember this happening in my other pregnancies as well.it because you have a higher blood volume and your body is working harder to get it to were it needs to go
2006-11-13 02:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by these r my people 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
106 sounds a bit high. your resting heartrate should be around 70. if you're bloodpressure is high, that can be bad for the baby, so you definitely should ask your Dr. about it.
2006-11-13 02:46:03 · answer #9 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Heart beat and pressure depends on your age.
2006-11-13 02:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋