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Light headed in first week PP?

Knottie59802221Knottie59802221 member
in March 2016 Moms
So I delievered on Saturday and have since been experiencing a light headed/swimmy feeling randomly. It only lasts a little while, and I think it's more common after a long breastfeeding session. However, twice today I've nearly fallen over while standing still. My balence is completely off. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm calling my doctor in the morning. 
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Re: Light headed in first week PP?

  • FutureMrsCaesarFutureMrsCaesar member
    Are you really sleep deprived?  Are you eating enough and drinking plenty of water?  
    For me personally the more sleep deprived I get the more I feel that way, but I've also heard of other women having that issue while breastfeeding.  I would say it's normal but if it becomes too bothersome contact your OB.
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  • cmerriburycmerribury member
    I've been having a dizzy feeling when I turn my head too quickly. It sucks but I assume it will go away. Calling the doctor seems like a good idea. 
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  • kfarr26kfarr26 member
    I've had blood pressure issues since giving birth yesterday afternoon.  I nearly passed out on the first trip to the restroom, felt really hot and sweaty and like I'd pass out while sitting up in bed, and had a really bad episode where I did pass out for a while after changing rooms and trying to change gowns.  Eyes rolled in the back of the head and all - BP was 71 over 30 when they got me to come to.  

    Do you have a way of checking your BP when you start feeling that way?
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  • BrooksMommy33BrooksMommy33 member
    Yes! I experienced this for the first three weeks. My guess is sleep deprivation and a bit of dehydration. I'm on week four and its stopped. I think my body just finally caught up. 
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  • kdebesche4kdebesche4 member
    Also, make sure you are eating and drinking enough, especially with the breast feeding. I would get this way if I wasn't getting enough protein and my blood pressure would drop. I kept snacks and water near me while I was breastfeeding to keep my sugars level.
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  • smushismushi member
    I was having those moments the first two days post partum and needed help getting to and from the bathroom and getting up out of the bed but then it stopped.
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  • kaydikate82kaydikate82 member
    Vertigo is common after delivery...it's due to the extra fluids running through your body.  I felt like I was on a boat as I was drifting off to sleep for the first week...not sure if that's what you have been feeling.
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  • SuperTrooper2SuperTrooper2 member
    I delivered on Tuesday and went to urgent care Friday. My symptoms were extreme fatigue, tight chest, breathlessness and racing pulse (120+ if I walked around at all, 95 ish if I laid down.) They called with my blood results today and I'm dangerously low in red blood cells, extreme anemic. He said I needed more iron so I'm started on iron pills tonight. Calling my RE in the morning to let him know and ask if I can keep breastfeeding. 

    I I never go to the doctor, I don't even have one, but knew something was off! Don't be afraid to go in!!
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  • Knottie59802221Knottie59802221 member
    It turns out I had a protein deficiency when I spoke to my doctor. Now I have to drink a protein shake once a day and I haven't had a problem since!
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