okay i have heard that it is common to get dizzy in the 2nd trimester. but i am 33 weeks (i'm getting close wahoo!) and yesterday i was having SERIOUS dizzy spells! and they were usually just when i was sitting or laying down...not doing anything and BAM! i'm not really congested or have plugged ears so i know it's not an inner ear thing. has anyone else experienced something similar to this so late in their pregnancy??
2007-03-27 07:15:41 · 7 answers · asked by StinaMommie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i have NEVER had low iron and i take my prenatals religiously and drink TONS of water....
2007-03-27 07:17:07 · update #1
it is normal.
i have it too (currently 37 weeks prego)
my doctor said it could be because the baby is pressing on a vein that runs down your body....causing blood flow to be less than optimal.
it could also be because your blood vessels dialate due to increased hormones.
take it easy!
2007-03-27 07:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not in my 3rd trimester, in my 2nd, but I was at the doctors today and I also have been experiencing dizzy spells... Doctor thinks it may be because my iron is a little low, but also said that its just something some pregnant women experience. I hope this gives you some peace of mind and best of luck to you and baby!
2016-03-17 03:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your blood sugar level is getting low. Instead of eating 3 meals a day, eat 6 small meals spaced out during the day. That way your eating every 2 to 3 hours and your sugar levels can't drop. I had the same problem and as soon as I started eating smaller more frequent meals, the dizziness went away.
2007-03-27 07:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by missy13d69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby may be laying on the siatic nerve or could be putting pressure on a number of veins or arteries that are cutting off blood flow. Just sit down, and give the baby time to change positions.
2007-03-27 07:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by RN_and_mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not really sure. i am also 33 weeks and i occasionally get dizzy spells also, but laying down usually makes them go away. i would talk to the doc about it next time you see him. just take it easy and drink lots of water. make sure you are eating well.
2007-03-27 07:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
along with the suggestions above which are good, I would also advise more red meat, I know your iron has not been low but I found that there were times I just needed an extra bit, you can also add extra yogurt into your diet.
2007-03-27 07:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Blessed Rain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat smaller meals closer together and call your doctor dizziness is never normal
2007-03-27 07:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋