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What Causes Chest Tightness After Sex When Pregnant?

I m 21 weeks pregnant and today after having sex with my husband I got this really tight feeling in my chest and upper back and couldn t breath I was struggling to gasp for air slowly I could breath little by little after 5-7 min of this pain in my chest
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

During pregnancy, there is a fluctuation of hormones. These very hormones are responsible for most of the symptoms of pregnancy, and one of them is gastric disturbances (eg. Abdominal bloating, abdominal distension, acid reflux, heart burn, etc.).

I am guessing your discomfort is due to the same reason and would request you to report to your caring doctor, but if the discomfort is more it would be advisable to take ranitidine (an over-the-counter medication safe during pregnancy).

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Chest Tightness After Sex When Pregnant?

Hello ma am and welcome. During pregnancy, there is a fluctuation of hormones. These very hormones are responsible for most of the symptoms of pregnancy, and one of them is gastric disturbances (eg. Abdominal bloating, abdominal distension, acid reflux, heart burn, etc.). I am guessing your discomfort is due to the same reason and would request you to report to your caring doctor, but if the discomfort is more it would be advisable to take ranitidine (an over-the-counter medication safe during pregnancy). Hope this helps. Best wishes.