Why does the heart pound during pregnancy?
Accelerated heartbeat - tachycardia - isnormal condition for a pregnant woman. There is no need to panic. A pregnant woman should rest more often, drink a lot of fluids, avoid stressful situations, and you can set aside time for meditation.
Interruptions in the heart during pregnancyare accompanied by a headache. Photo: Getty If the rooted heartbeat does not pass, the seizures become more frequent, then it is worthwhile to see a doctor. Tachycardia is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- dyspnea;
- cardiopalmus;
- pain in the heart;
- headache, migraine.
In addition, the true signs of tachycardiafrequent fainting, increased fatigue and numbness in the limbs. If there is one or more symptoms, the pregnant woman should visit the cardiologist. The disease develops for various reasons, but the most common of these are:
- anemia;
- problems in the thyroid gland;
- asthma;
- increased body temperature;
- anxiety;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- ectopic pregnancy;
- risk of miscarriage;
- placental abruption.
In some cases, the rapid heartbeat leads to improper intake of medications, allergies, excess weight, alcohol and strong coffee.
What should I do if my heart presses during pregnancy?
It is not uncommon for a woman to experience pregnancycomplains of pressing pain in the heart, which is accompanied by difficulty breathing. This condition can be caused by an uncomfortable body position, weather changes, stuffiness in the room, vegetative-vascular dystonia. As a preventive measure against interruptions in the work of the heart during pregnancy, doctors advise to be outdoors more often, eat well, drink enough liquid, and give up bad habits. Moderate physical activity also helps to strengthen the heart muscle, relieve nervous tension. If pain in the heart is accompanied by swelling and headaches, then you need to see a doctor. In rare cases, this threatens the development of late toxicosis. Pain and discomfort in the heart area are not a death sentence. The sooner the cause of this condition is identified, the faster it will pass. For qualified help, the expectant mother should contact a cardiologist. By following all the doctor's recommendations, a woman will protect herself and the child from possible consequences.
