Feeling faint when standing too long?

Question

Does anyone else here feel faint when standing up for too long? Sometimes when I’m shopping or standing at the mirror getting ready for the day I feel a little faint and a little sweaty, that i need to sit down for a few minutes. I don’t feel dizzy or like I’m actually going to faint, maybe more lightheaded? I’m 27 weeks. Is this normal? Anyone else?

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Yep - Every time I get “ready” in the bathroom - I have had to bring a stool in to sit on when I’m doing my hair and makeup or sit on the floor in front of a mirror and also almost every time I go shopping, I have to sit for a minute in random places in the store sometimes

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Yep!! It’s usually my blood sugar and having a little something to eat will make it go away but sometimes it’s just because!

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This happens to me and I know I need to eat and drink water

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Happens to me all the time, 27 weeks tomorrow

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I did during my last pregnancy. It was because my heart was beating faster than normal due to all of the extra blood. It started to go away post-partum. Although I know there are a million other reasons that this happens in pregnancy as well!

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Your blood pressure is usually the lowest during your second trimester.  My guess is your blood pressure is on the lower side when you are standing.  Or you might be unintentionally locking your knees.  It has happened to me when I went shopping at Walmart.  I had to stop and sit on the floor.  Eventually was able to get up and get to a chair.  My mother got me a drink, we sat talked and finished the drinks and I was fine after that.

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I started carrying a huge water bottle around and adding a bit of salt to the water (not enough to taste it lol). Also always have a granola bar in my purse. Combo of those things helps me stave off the faint feeling when it hits me!

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I’m 23W and it’s happens to me every now and then 😭when I’m cooking, shopping or I’m outside for too long 😩 it’s the heat someone told me 🤦🏽‍♀️  it’s feels weird..

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Yeah, unfortunately it's normal. :(

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I’m 25w6d and I’m the same, I get out of breath and lightheaded if I stand too long in the one spot or get up too quickly, I think it’s normal, I think was like this with my daughter! 💕

Feeling faint when standing too long?

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