Do you know what your iron levels are like? I ask because with my last pregnancy and this one too, I get similar symptoms; heart will start racing, I'll feel weak, out of breath (like my chest is being squashed) and dizzy. My blood pressure has always been pretty normal, so my midwife thinks its because of my low iron levels. When I take my supplement I'm much, much better. Not sure if that could be related or not for you though.
If your BP is rising you should try and head in for a check up. Blood pressure and pre-eclampsia are so quick to move - one day it's fine and the next it's not. I was on BP medication for most of my second pregnancy so they might want to start you on that to keep it under control. The BP medication helped me keep things normalish.
Most chemists will do a BP check for you, but in my experience if you ring antenatal they are usually only too happy to check also, especially if you have a history.
I totally agree with Fiona though. It can be so quick. Mine was fine one day with DS and a couple of days later I felt 'funny' so I called and they checked. I had a pressure of 180/110. I went straight onto meds, and was fine to try for my VBAC.
Make sure you are drinking plenty too. I know it's hard and it feels counter productive, but sluggish kidneys only make it worse. And make sure you get some rest.
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