Slow heart rate post partum

Handree

so this is a long shot but just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with a slow heart rate after having their baby? I went to the ER with gallstones and was sent to the cardiac unit and hospitalized for 3 days because of a slow heart rate. It got as low as 33. I go back for a ultrasound of my heart in a couple of days but I'm curious if this may be related to giving birth. Has anyone else experienced this?

AziaNick

Happy thoughts sending your way

clairex12

Yes!! Although mine tends to stay between 44-52 and I feel unwell and can hear it beating in my ears I'm due to have another ecg next week. I had an echocardiogram when I was pregnant (as I have had palpitations for the last 3 years) and I have a murmor but that's all they said. My heart rate was 120-160 during pregnancy then straight after I had her it dropped to 40 and has stayed low since, it's awful, I'm constantly tired and feeling dizzy, hope you get sorted soon x

PurpleBookmark

I don't have any experience with this but I hope both of you are well soon

ecloho

My husband has always had bradycardia (low heart rate) his resting heart rate is typically 20 BPM slower than a normal person

mrsrep123

If your heart rate is that slow with symptoms (lightheadedness, dizziness, headache, etc.) then it needs to be looked into.

@handree and @clairex12 I hope it isn't anything too serious. Good luck!