31 weeks & have to see a cardiologist

Mrsstick09 · January 2011

A few weeks ago, I posted about some breathing problems I was having. After several suggested to call my doctor, I did. The nurse told me to go straight to the hospital bc what I was describing wasn't normal. Everything checked out fine and I was sent home. Since then, the breathing difficulties come and go.

Today I had a check up. I am 31 weeks, 3 days pregnant and when my doctor asked if anything was worrying/bothering me, I again mentioned the breathing. This time I was able to describe this pain to her, rather than the nurse. Her response was, "things can happen to the heart during pregnancy and we should definitely get that checked out". I scheduled an appointment with the cardiologist she referred me to but wanted to see if any of you have had this issue. My breathing problems have been shortness of breath, feeling like no matter how many deep breaths I take, I don't have enough in my lungs, gasping for air, feeling like I have to remind myself to breathe instead of it being a natural thing, etc. Anyone else? Anyone else had to see a cardiologist during pregnancy?

I'm not worried because my doctor didn't seem too worried but just wanted to see if anyone else has been through this.

charlotteL · January 2011

I have had it with all of my pregnancies. It was particularly bad during my first pregnancy because he sat very high and I am pretty short. I did not see a cardiologist. I don't remember it being as early as yours though.

KelleyA · January 2011

I had the same thing too, with both pregnancies. It was worse with my firsts though because she was higher (up in my ribs). From what I was told it was all of my organs being smushed into my rib cage. I carried my babies (especially my first) internally and it caused things to be more compressed. My Dr. checked me out, but I was fine.

cori514 · January 2011

I had that too PLUS my heart would beat funny all day. I went to a Cardiologist and they made me wear this afwul heart monitor for 24 hours and they did an ultrasound on my heart. Turns out it was just really smushed up there. I am really short-waisted and my baby was big and high...it was miserable, but everything was fine.

M&M614 · January 2011

This happened to a friend of mine (along with Cori's heart thing). She is also short-waisted. She was fine and so was her baby. Praying the same for you!