thread: Odd feeling every now & then like I'm going to black out :( ??

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  1. #1
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    Nov 2009
    Scottish expat living in Geelong
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    I had this when pregnant with the twins. I was trying to emigrate at the time and my GP banned me from thinking about the move for more than an hour a day. He said if I had a thought about something I had to action to write it down and deal with it at my allotted time. It really did make a difference. Obviously this was after checking that I was no anaemic, low blood pressure, etc.

    It's definitely worth mentioning to your midwife, but in the absence of a physical ailment is there anything worrying you at the moment that might be stressing you out a little?

  2. #2
    Nothing like a cuddle from DD after a hard day's work!

    Oct 2007
    in my own world
    3,267

    I use to faint too, it was due to low blood pressure/low sugar levels. i had to carry a bottle of coke around with me.

    its a scary feeling so I hope the feeling will pass for you

  3. #3
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    Dec 2009
    SE Queensland
    467

    Yeah Im a bit stressed at the moment. We are trying to sell our car, buy a new one & we are also looking to buy our own place so we can get out of renting, which is just as stressful sometimes I think.

    Mum2onesweetbun - I often wonder about low blood sugar, but nothing's really been wrong or out in my tests so I didn't think any more of it. Is it possible that it drops when I have one of these episodes & then would be fine most other times? Did you have specific symptoms that you noticed?

  4. #4
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    Oct 2010
    Brisbane
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    I've had tests in the past which are clear. However even before I was pregnant, I try eat low to medium GI foods and eat 6-8 small meals a day. This evens out your blood sugar levels.

    My partner is hopeless because he eats one and a half large meals a day, he doesn't realise that I need to eat. So sometimes I buy a packet of jellybeans.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jul 2008
    summer street
    2,708

    How is your blood pressure? Try and get tested in different positions...lying, standing sitting etc.

    I have low bp and fainted a few times last pg...but I know the signs better this time.

    Are you getting enough rest?

  6. #6

    Mar 2008
    Where dreams are now reality
    2,318

    During my first trimester I passed out everyday from dehydration and no food. I have been told though (from IVF clinic I think) that it can sometimes happen if all of a sudden you get a sudden rush of blood to your uterus and hence you arent getting enough to your brain! If you are worried perhaps bring it up but the best way to get the blood back to your brain is to lay down with your feet elevated above head level. it can be pretty scary though

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Sep 2009
    watsonia north victoria
    2,161

    i had the same problem when preg with DD and it was due to low blood pressure.....

    i found drinking powerade would pick me up fairly quickly and id feel fine until it happened the next time