Heart Palpitations?

Knottie1473883199

I am 18w2d and have been experiencing some fluttering/heartbeat sensations in the top of my chest. They scare me because they happen very suddenly and I can't quite distinguish what they are! It feels like intense heart palpitations. I feel well hydrated and noticed them when lying down last night. They happen on and off. Anyone else experiencing this?

meggyme

Knottie1473883199 said:

I am 18w2d and have been experiencing some fluttering/heartbeat sensations in the top of my chest. They scare me because they happen very suddenly and I can't quite distinguish what they are! It feels like intense heart palpitations. I feel well hydrated and noticed them when lying down last night. They happen on and off. Anyone else experiencing this?

I had these during my pregnancy. Speak to your doctor and they will tell you what to look out for, but mine ended up just being a nuisance symptom.

Gingermom15

Palpitations are common in pregnancy due to increased circulatory volume. Talk to your dr about it, but don’t stress unless they are concerned. 

JournoGrl23

Palpitations are common during pregnancy, but definitely mention them to your doctor, especially if you're having other symptoms such as chest tightness/pain, and difficulty breathing, especially while walking or after eating. I've had palpitations whether pregnant or not for 2 years now, but found that I develop pericardial effusion during pregnancy, which causes the symptoms listed above as well as palpitations. That's a condition that requires monitoring. Since palpitations during pregnancy are normal and common, it's probably nothing to worry about, but it always warrants at least a mention to your doctor.

huney411

I had  Palpitations prior to pregnancy but since I have been pregnant they have been so much worse! I actually ended up going to emergency one night because I had never had them for an entire day and as bad as I had that day. I followed up with my cardiologist and they are simple pvcs.   My OBGYN said that it can happen with increased blood circulation during pregnancy.   My cardiologist said that you can try a magnesium oxide supplement 400 mg to try to calm it down and buy OBGYN said I could try sugar free gatoraid or power aid because of the electrolytes.  I haven't noticed that either of them help.  

hoff079

Are you taking thyroid medication by chance?  I got them early in pregnancy because I was so nervous and anxious (IVF baby) and also thyroid medication can cause them 

paytonpedro

I have them this pregnancy and my doctor had me go for monitoring to make sure they were nothing serious. Mine turned out to be stress induced, but I absolutely recommend mentioning it to your doctor.