Third trimester and dizzier than ever?

Question

Is anyone else dealing with dizziness in their third trimester? I am 28 weeks 3 days. I have been inconsistently dizzy throughout the majority of my pregnancy but the past two weeks have been terrible to the point where I constantly feel as if I'm going to fall over.

The nurses and doctors have told me drink plenty fluids, eat snacks throughout the day and rest. I have done all of these things and still I am dizzy.

Anyone experience something similar or have any advice?

Answer

I've had that lately, too. I'm 28w5d & it started right around the beginning of 28w. My doctor said to get up slowly, have snacks & lots of fluids, & rest. She said it could be normal or be gestational diabetes. I'm getting tested this friday. But I took her advice, & I've been doing better. When it does happen. I prop my feet up & drink ice water until it goes away. I highly recommend it.

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Checking your iron is a good idea! Also, what's your blood pressure like? I have low blood pressure, and it dropped even more in the 2nd trimester and currently (I'm 27 w). I get dizzy spells from it. Some things my dr told me was to drink a Gatorade. It has sodium in it, that helps bring up your blood pressure. I usually feel way better after one :)

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Have you gotten your blood work done recently? This happened to me and it turns out my hemoglobin get was low and I was put on an additional iron supplement. Your blood volume increases greatly during the 3rd tri and sometimes it's hard for your body to keep up with that! Ask if you can be checked for anemia if they haven't run blood work for you recently.

Third trimester and dizzier than ever?

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