Breathless

Any mummies feeling super breathless at week 22? It got bad when i lied down. Is this normal? What should i do.

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I felt breathless and heart palpitations when I was around my 2nd tri. I'm on my 35weeks now and it gets worse. cause baby is getting bigger and crushing the lungs capacity more. try to do long and slow breathe. if lying down doesnt work for you, try sitting instead. Sometimes your heart might beat alot faster cause your body is pumping more blood and oxygen to baby that is constantly growing. If nothing really helps, try to tell you gynae on the next checkup. Might want to have them check on your iron count. I was anaemic and my dr subscribed iron pills for me which i feel it worked.

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