feels like I'm not breathing enough ?!??

Question

I'm only 8 weeks pregnant, and lately for the past 5 days I have this feeling where my chest is super heavy. It's like I'm not breathing enough. It's so uncomfortable and such an uneasy feeling. It happens no matter what I do. Whenever I lay down it happens, even if I'm just sitting on the couch doing nothing. It's pretty much 24/7. Has this happened to anyone? What could be the cause of this??? It seriously feels like I can't breathe(obviously I can) but it feels as if I'm not getting enough oxygen. I'm not overweight & have no known health issues.  😞

Answer

I went to the DR for this, they just told me it's from hormones because as he explained it "pregnancy is kind of like a parasite." in regards to the hormones that change your body, sometimes in uncomfortable ways as the breathing, and your blood also becomes thicker which can cause the breathing as well. If you're worried, you can go to the ER. They'll run a blood test, EKG, and they'll ask if you want to be scanned for blood clots.

Answer

I'm 26 weeks pregnant. I get the same feeling in my chest like you have almost every night. I have a history of panic attacks so I try to control my breathing and not freak out. Just keep telling yourself your fine 😊

feels like I'm not breathing enough ?!??

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