Fingers falling asleep

Sally Goff · February 2009

My fingers have been falling asleep since I've been pregnant--10 weeks. It happens when I am blow drying my hair, talking on the phone, or have my arms bent/raised in bed, after about 3-5 minutes. I don't know if it's when they are above my heart, or because my elbows are bent and raised, or a combination.

I asked my OB about it, and also my neurologist yesterday (I have epilepsy) and neither had anything to say about it. Anyone else have it? It's in both hands.

mrsmel · February 2009

i get it alot at night....i'll wake up and my hand or fingers will be asleep. more in my right hand than left. i think it's just the position and maybe a change in your circulation?

MrsPreK · February 2009

I had the same issue while pg with DS last year, especially at night. I'd wake up and my hands would be numb. I talked to my MW about it. She said it was normal - because there was more blood flow going to baby.

P.S. Get a ticker

MrsShackleford · February 2009

My left index finger tip has been asleep for a few months now. One night my left wrist ached enough to wake me.

I read in the books that carpal tunnel can set in during pg and goes away after. no worries

MrsJY · February 2009

My pinky and half of my ring finger fall asleep when I sit certain ways (including when I have my arms bent/raised in bed) or when I lean on my elbow. I was told it's a nerve that is being pinched in my elbow when it is bent certain ways. Although, this started way before I ever got pregnant.

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