Should I be concerned/worried?

[Mum030709]

My pulse rate feels like it is slightly faster then normal (am checking it in my neck).. And my feet are feeling slightly swollen too..

Should I be worried & get checked out, or can I just blame the awfully hot day we have had here today?

[AliBaby]

Try some techniques to slow your pulse down, the worst thing you can do is worry as it will send your heart rate up.

The heat probably does have something to do with it if it is stressing you.

Go and run a cool bath and lie in it if you can. I know you have kids but is there are anyone who can watch the kids for you for 20minutes while you have some time just to concentrate on you?

If you cant have a cool bath, go and lie on your bed for 5 minutes and put a cool facewaher on your head, concentrate on your breathing and slowing your heart rate down.

If you find it is still racing constantly after all of this then maybe give your midwife or GP a call.

Hope everything is alright.

[2CheekyMonkeys]

i think heart palpatations can occur commonly in pregnacy but it is still something you should probably mention to a professional. i agree, rest as much as possible and try to cool down a bit.

[Santosha]

I've been getting a racing heart / heart palpitations quite a bit. Often it's heaps in one afternoon, and then fine for the next few days. Not sure what it's about, but my midwife seemed totally unfazed and just said 'yeah, that's normal'. I guess it's only a major issue if you've got existing heart trouble or it's causing you stress or discomfort. No harm in checking with yr gp, ob. or midwife though.

[PandaGirl]

Your HR does elevate when you are preg but if you get chest pain (arm arm, neck, jaw)trouble breathing or become excessively sweaty and pale you really should see a Dr sooner rather than later.
Hope its nothing but the heat

[Mum030709]

Thanks a million for the replies everyone!
I feel much more at ease after reading all those replies & after a nice stroll on the beach in the cool water with my shoes off, I am feeling better too (so much for the resting I had planned lol)..

I don't ever remember experiencing this with DD & DS, the swollen feet came later on..
I am thinking it was just the awful heat that was hanging around today..

[AliBaby]

Great to hear that you are feeling better. I would still mention it at your next appointment.

[Mum030709]

Will definitely mention it at my book-in appointment on Wed
Thanks again

[Toomanytoomany]

Sometimes low iron can make your pulse race. Pregnancy can muck up your thyroid too, and that can lead to a racing pulse and/or palpitations, so maybe ask about that