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Is It Normal For A Pregnant Lady To Have Breathing Problems While Trying To Sleep?
Hi I am 36 weeks pregnant & for the past 2 nights I have just been drifting off to sleep when I wake struggling to catch my breath. As soon as I sit up and take a drink I'm fine again but i am too scared too sleep now. Is this normal & why is this happening?
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
During pregnancy especially in third trimester whole abdomen is occupied by fetus & diaphragm is pushed upwards.
So it is normal to have difficulty in breathing while lying down during last trimester.
Take care
Thanks for posting your query.
During pregnancy especially in third trimester whole abdomen is occupied by fetus & diaphragm is pushed upwards.
So it is normal to have difficulty in breathing while lying down during last trimester.
Take care
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