I can’t catch my breath. Any tips?

Question

I’m 30 weeks with twins and lately I just feel like I can’t catch my breath. I know why it’s happening, cause the uterus is expanding or whatever but I just need tips on how to be able to breathe! Laying down helps, and baths help sometimes too but not all the time.

Answer

I found out that a heating pad between my shoulder blades helps a lot when I’m already on desperate mode. My doctor said that it’s totally ok to use it but not close to the belly. It also helps with rib pain -place it also between shoulder blades- and a little bit with hip pain -place it on the bed and lie on your side on top of it -put it as low as possible- (from sleeping on my sides).
I have the feeling that the heat kind of “expands” my lungs and lets me breathe better (30w here!).
Good luck!!

I can’t catch my breath. Any tips?

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