Breathlessness?

Question

I’m 24 weeks with twins and I’m experiencing extreme breathlessness. I can’t take a deep breath without coughing, and trying to breathe while walking up the stairs is extremely difficult. I can’t tell if I’m sick (allergies) or if this is related to the pregnancy. Anyone else?! I don’t ever remember this level of breathlessness with my first pregnancy, a singleton.

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Im 36w 5d with twins. I had the same issue, my obgyn and specialist said it can be caused by the uterus pushing on your lungs. Carrying multiple babies is a lot harder on your body than carrying a singleton. Try and take it easy. Dont lay on your back because it makes it harder to take deep breaths try laying on your left side propped up some with a pillow between your knees it might help some. Wish you the best.

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Also make sure to mention it yo your dr.

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I had that while pregnant with my twins as well. It got really bad and I had to see a cardiologist just as much as my specialist. I also had to wear a heart monitor and be on meds. It felt like I was constantly running even if I was just sitting down. My resting heart rate was around 170. It went away when my twins were born but it got way worse. Even walking to the bathroom I was gasping. Talk to your ob next time you go. It can happen with pregnancy and its scary.

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I dealt with the same thing, sorry to say it doesn’t get any better. Also be careful not to fall asleep or roll onto your back...I’ve woken up a few times to having to catch my breath and coughing so much i felt like I couldn’t breathe.

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