Short breathing, pounding head

Re: Short breathing, pounding head

• rebelone member

  November 2015

  Could be obstructive sleep apnea. I would contact your doctor.

  
  

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• Chichi93 member

  November 2015

  That happens to me quite often. But I've also been known to stop breathing while sleeping (before either pregnancy). So I'd talk to your ob and your regular PCP. They may want a sleep study done. But I do get the pounding head and shortness of breath while awake and just sitting on the couch. I'm not very big either but lordy it's terrible once you hit 30ish weeks. Lol.

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• myndihallberg member

  November 2015

  I also agree it could be obstructive sleep apnea. It can also be impaired gas exchange which is basically what it sounds like you aren't exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide like it's supposed to be. I don't know any other signs or symptoms other than shortness of breath and headache but I suggest contacting a doctor.

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• NachosAndPeaches member

  November 2015

  Are you laying on your back when this happens? If so have you seen if laying on your left side helps?

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