When I am slouching or laying on my back, sometimes I find myself trying to catch a good breath, It worries me because I am a tosser and a turner in my sleep, is this something that I should be slightly worried about, should I let my doc know?
2007-01-14 16:29:58 · 11 answers · asked by natalie rose 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Im just afraid I might stop breathing in my sleep or start hyperventilating or something.
2007-01-14 16:34:03 · update #1
This is pretty normal. Due to the fact that baby is growing, you are running out of room. Baby is putting pressure on your diphragm (the muscle that you use to breath) and that pressure is limiting the movement of your diaphragm, making breathing difficult. Try sleeping and reclining on your side (preferably your left side) this should help. If you have too much trouble staying on your side when you sleep, then place pillows around you to help hold you there and serve as a riminder if you try to turn that you need to stay put. As a precaution, you should mention what is going on to your doctor during your next visit. You should also watch for swelling in your feet. If this happens, then your baby may be causing circulation problems. Good luck.
2007-01-14 16:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by flisagrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not good to lay on your back after like 4 months...but especially 33 weeks. It can cut off oxygen flow to baby. Are you petite? I am 5 months and have a hard time breathing.. OB said that since I'm so petite there even a smaller area for air to go into lungs.. I don't think I explained that very well...
2007-01-14 16:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by shugarmagnolia420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lie on your back, you will compress a vein that runs to your heart and it will cause the shortness of breath. When you sleep, prop a pillow against your back to prevent rolling all the way over. But your body will wake you up if you wind up on your back too long. The best way to lie is on your left side - this is optimal for blood flow to both you and baby.
It's also normal and happens to every pregnant woman! That baby gets really heavy! Good luck to you and baby!
2007-01-14 16:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shonnie is right. It's completely normal, and it's because the baby is crowding your lungs - in fact, once he turns over he'll probably enjoy poking his feet under your ribcage (oh yeah, fun times). Once he drops lower the sensation of being short of breath will get a lot better. It's nothing to worry about. It just means your baby is getting bigger. Just be glad we're only pregnant for 40 weeks instead of 50!
2007-01-14 16:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ianae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should provide a decision on your OB the following day, per chance only to talk with a nurse or some thing. one element that occurs even as pregnant is that each and each human being the fluids and the dimensions of the toddler press hostile to the diaphragm--the muscle lower than the lungs that expands and contracts and that enables you to take finished breaths. that signifies that your breaths are shallower than they'd routinely be, and regardless of in the experience that they are truly shallow, the cumulative effect is to make you sense out of breath. you would attempt yoga and respiration workouts acceptable to the extent of your being pregnant. fairly concentration on respiration a minimum of ten minutes an afternoon, per chance some circumstances an afternoon.
2016-10-31 03:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the baby drops in the later months..breathing will get easier. Sleep on your left side for better blood flow and air passages to open up. Also, you may want to use nasal strips..they help alot..good luck..congrats
2007-01-14 16:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by shonnie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the lungs fill with some fluid and/or the baby presses up against the uterus. I'm 22 weeks and my son is already causing me to have severe breathing troubles and back pain.
2007-01-14 16:39:52 · answer #7 · answered by KelBean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Babies are space hogs, so your child is most likely pressing against internal organs, and even muscles ( Sternum is primary for breathing and located above your tummy and below your chest. Let your doc know, but take it easy hon.
2007-01-14 16:38:25 · answer #8 · answered by froglegspete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well-at 33 weeks you shouldnt be laying on your back anyway.
but at 33 weeks I couldnt lay on my back even if I wanted to--when I tried to, just to sit on the couch and take a break, my breathing would all but stop.
Lay on your left side--that helps you & baby breathe better
2007-01-14 16:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds scary! Can you sleep on a reclining sofa?
2007-01-14 16:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by ctappei 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋