Feeling breathless - normal??

Hi girls,

I am new to this part of the forum, as I only found out yesterday that I was pregnant!! I already have a 20 month old daughter and I had a miscarriage 5 months ago. As it is early days, I am feeling a little nervous about how things will progress.

Anyway my period was only due yesterday so I am only about 4 weeks. I have already been feeling exhausted, have sore breasts and I have had cramps up the sides of my pelvis. I have also been feeling breathless on and off. I find if I sit down this helps a little. Is this a normal pregnancy symptom? Anyone else experience this??

i have a feeling the next 8 weeks is going to go very slow!! Thanks for any replies!

Me 29
DH 28
DD Born 29 May 2007
Mioscarriage August 2008

Hi firstbub

Congratulations on finding out you're pregnant!!!

I completely understand the nervousness you are feeling, after a miscarriage 3 months ago we have found out we are pregnant too! About 5 1/2 weeks.

Anyway, I don't know whether breathlessness is 'normal' at this stage BUT I am certainly feeling the same way. I find I can just be doing something routine like sitting/ walking and all of a sudden I have to take a deep breath because I feel 'puffed'. At first I thought 'I must be really unfit all of a sudden'! Im also experiencing very tender breasts and waves of queasiness/ dizziness.

Sorry I cant be more help on whether it is normal but thought you might feel a bit of relief that someone else is in the same boat.

Good luck with everything and again congratulations!!!!!!

Hi Ladies,

Congrats on your pregnancies!

I have been feeling very tired and breathless and it was suggested I could have become a bit anemic with this bub. I started eating more meat and taking an Iron supplement which seems to be helping. Might be worth a try or call your midwife/OB/GP and ask?

Rachel

I think an iron supplement would be a good idea.
As well as lots of green leafy veggies eg spinach.
Congrats on your pregnancy & I hope you feel better soon!