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Is It Normal To Have 42-43 Maternal Heart Rate During 38th Week Of Gestation?

Hello doctor, i am currently in labour 38wks 4th pregnancy, dont have any heart problem but in the monitor it shows that my maternal heart rate is 42-43 and it goes back to 60 too, my baby's heart is in normal range thing here is. Is this normal? I am fit during my nonpregnant days, i jog almost everyday. Is my heart okay? Or is there any problem? thanks

Tirnkerbelle
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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OB & GYN Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thank you for choosing HCM, it looks like you are having asymptomatic BRADYCARDIA, yes you need to visit a Cardiologist to rule out any other problem. Most importantly rule out HYPOTHYROIDISM.
Hope you are satisfied from my answer. Kindly rate my answer.
All the best. Wish you healthy life.
Arif

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Is It Normal To Have 42-43 Maternal Heart Rate During 38th Week Of Gestation?

Hi, Thank you for choosing HCM, it looks like you are having asymptomatic BRADYCARDIA, yes you need to visit a Cardiologist to rule out any other problem. Most importantly rule out HYPOTHYROIDISM. Hope you are satisfied from my answer. Kindly rate my answer. All the best. Wish you healthy life. Arif