Shortness of breath

Dear Mummies, i’m only 8 weeks in pregnancy. But last night, I experienced the worst symptoms which was shortness of breath. I’ve been having trouble breathing a little (knowing it’s one of the symptoms) but last night, I couldn’t sleep & it feels like someone is sitting on my chest. Yes it was that bad. I had to hug myself and forcefully close my eyes to sleep. Please help. Is this normal? 😢

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I had the same experience too when I was around that same time in pregnancy. I really understand your situation coz it was that bad till sometime I even cried and fall asleep while sitting down on my bed while hugging my pillow, also while trying to catch my breath slowly. It often happened almost every night for me when I was going to bed or just about to enter my lala land up till the point that I have fear to sleep coz I'm afraid if something wrong and unexpected can happen. Not sure what was the cause behind it, had never ask anyone or even consult a doctor regardimg this but THANKFULLY PRAISE TO ALLAH after some time when you are entering 2nd trimester, you will get the normal peaceful and relaxing sleep at night. Not sure if it's normal for early stages of pregnancy coz it doesn't really make sense when our baby bump have not even appear much or at all, but we already had shortness of breath? However, it happens but will just go away when you slowly entering 2nd trimester.

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