Women in early pregnancy I have a q for you?

Question

Do you ever feel shakey and light headed like you are going to pass out? I am 5 weeks along and all of the sudden I feel very weak and my hands are shaking like crazy! Has this ever happened to you? If so, what's causing it? Thanks for your time! :)

Answer 1

I would feel that way every time I would get out of the bathtub. I would have to lie down for a few minutes to let it pass. Other times if I would get up too fast, I would get really dizzy, and a few times I'd sit myself down on the floor so that I didn't fall over!! It passes though, no worries.

What exactly might cause me to feel lightheaded, and what can I do about it?

No matter what the cause, lie down as soon as you feel lightheaded or dizzy, so you won't fall and hurt yourself if you do faint.

Lying on your left side will maximize the blood flow to your heart — and thus to your brain. It will likely keep you from actually fainting and may relieve the sensation of lightheadedness altogether.

Most common causes of lightheadedness during pregnancy::
• Standing up too fast When you sit, blood pools in your lower extremities (your feet and lower legs). If your body isn't able to adjust when you stand up, not enough blood returns to your heart from your legs. As a result, your blood pressure drops quickly, which can leave you feeling faint. Avoid springing up from your chair or bed. When you're lying down, sit up slowly and stay sitting for a few minutes with your legs dangling over the side of the bed or couch. Then slowly rise.

When you need to stand in one place for a long time, move your legs to promote circulation. Wearing support stockings can also help circulation in the lower half of your body.

• Not enough food and drink When you don't eat enough, you can end up with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can make you feel dizzy or faint. This can happen much more easily when you're pregnant.

Dehydration can have a similar affect. Make sure you stay well hydrated by drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day — more if you're exercising or if it's hot.

Try to keep your blood sugar from getting too low by eating small, frequent meals during the day instead of three large ones. Carry healthy snacks so you can eat when you get hungry.

• Anemia If you're anemic, you have fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen to your brain and other organs, which can leave you feeling lightheaded. Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia, so be sure to eat an iron-rich diet and take a prenatal vitamin with iron, especially in your second and third trimesters.

• Getting overheated Spending time in a very hot room or taking a hot bath or shower can cause your blood vessels to dilate, lowering your blood pressure and making you woozy.

• Hyperventilation Excessive exercise or anxiety can sometimes cause you to hyperventilate and feel faint.

• Vasovagal syncope Some people get dizzy when they strain to cough, pee, or have a bowel movement.

Answer 2

Very common. I would get a little bit dizzy sometimes. This would be why pregos aren't supposed to do things like get on on ladders! My hubby thought for the longest time that I was just trying to get out of doing stuff. Then I told him about the times I have fallen just standing on the flat frickin floor. Now he is so protective.
There is a ton going on with your body right now. Hormone levels, sugar levels, eventually your center of gravity will be all out of whack leading to clumsiness... Just keep your doctor informed of what you are experiencing at each visit. She will confirm that it is all normal.

Answer 3

With one of my early pregnancies, I had many fainting spells. It's very common in early pregnancy (and I think pregnancy in general!). It's mostly due to hormones (HCG). Your blood vessels are relaxing, making you lightheaded. Plus by 6 weeks you're blood volume has increased. Make sure you're hydrated and eat small snacks often too. Don't be afraid to sit down when feeling dizzy or like you're going to pass out - because you just might!

Answer 4

I was the same way when I was first pregnant. I was always dizzy and light headed. That's why you need to take it easy, the first few months of your pregnancy are the most fragile ones! Your body is now producing all kinds of crazy hormones, don't worry sweetie, it will pass! :)

Answer 5

It sounds like you may be anemic, which often happens in pregnancy. You may need to take iron supplements to help during pregnancy. If you haven't been to the doctor yet, be sure to schedule an appointment - and let him know that this happens so they can test you.

Answer 6

Yes it;s low blood sugar i was told to have a cup of hot cocoa or a 1/2 cup of ice cream after about 20 minutes you start to feel better.

Answer 7

I felt like that when I was that far long(and I still fell that way when I let myself get hungry), it is normal hormonal response from all the work your body is going through.

Make sure that you are eating smaller and more frequent
meals , taking your prenatal vitamins and drinking alot of
water. ( these are the fuel that your body needs to help stabilize and reboot)

Good luck honey!

Answer 8

It is a hormone imbalance. I still get that. I asked my doctor about that and she informed me that as women we are going to go through that especially during and after a pregnancy. So you have nothing to worry about. It happens to us all.

Answer 9

Thats normal. Dont worry. But just to make sure, ask a doctor.

Answer 10

My prenatal vitamins were causing that for me. I started taking them at night with dinner and it has helped a lot.