Difficulty breathing during late pregnancy

The pressure that women have to bear in the later stages of pregnancy is very great, because as the fetus continues to develop in the uterus, the woman's abdomen continues to grow, and movement becomes extremely difficult. In the later stages of pregnancy, women generally experience swelling in their legs and feet, which is caused by poor blood circulation. Some women may also experience difficulty breathing. So, what should you do if you have difficulty breathing in the late pregnancy?

What causes breathing difficulties in late pregnancy

1. Difficulty breathing in the early stages of pregnancy may be caused by early pregnancy reactions. At this time, pregnant mothers often feel tired and have palpitations, and the dyspnea at this time is psychogenic dyspnea. Increased hormone levels can also speed up your breathing.

2. In the second trimester, the pregnant mother has begun to adapt to the pregnancy process, and the body's hormonal circulation system has also changed. The fetus grows rapidly, and the pregnant mother may experience breathing difficulties due to anemia. The increase in blood volume and anemia in pregnant women increase the burden on the heart, causing their breathing to become more rapid.

3. In the late pregnancy, breathing difficulties are more common in pregnant women. In the late pregnancy, the uterus continues to grow, pushing the diaphragm upward, causing the chest cavity to become smaller and increasing the pressure on the diaphragm, thereby affecting the activity of the heart and lungs; the fetus continues to grow and the body's oxygen demand increases, thus forcing the pregnant woman to speed up her breathing. At this time, the pregnant mother will use short and shallow breaths to increase the amount of oxygen breathed into the lungs, so she will feel difficulty breathing.

How to relieve breathing difficulties in late pregnancy

1. Adjust your posture

If a pregnant mother suddenly feels difficulty breathing while doing something or because of a certain action, then she should overcome the difficulty and adjust her posture at this time, which can effectively relieve the difficulty breathing. It is best to rest for a while after adjusting your posture.

2. No matter what you are doing, always remember that you are pregnant and move slowly.

If you find yourself moving too fast and feeling a little out of breath, slow down your movements, adjust your breathing, control your breathing rhythm, then stop and rest until you feel comfortable breathing.

3. Learn to reduce the pressure on your lungs

To reduce the pressure on the lungs, you must sit in the correct way, such as sitting up straight and with your chest out. This will effectively relieve the pressure on the lungs. Do not lie on the chair, as this will squeeze the lungs and cause difficulty breathing due to the pressure on the lungs.