What causes breathlessness while sleeping in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Difficulty sleeping is a common problem for many pregnant mothers. After all, the body changes a lot after pregnancy, and the growing belly easily puts pressure on the pregnant mother, causing a lot of discomfort to the pregnant mother, including difficulty sleeping. Although pregnant mothers cannot sleep as sweetly as before pregnancy, if some targeted adjustments are made, many pregnant women can also have a good sleep. However, if pregnant women experience the following conditions while sleeping, then: Be careful, it may be harmful to the fetus. 1. Dyspnea Many pregnant women will have difficulty breathing due to the rapid increase in hormone levels after pregnancy. Of course, this reason will more often appear in the first trimester, because the rapid increase in hormones will cause the body to be temporarily unable to adapt. In the third trimester of pregnancy, This condition will subside after a few months. In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, as the fetus becomes larger and larger and takes up more and more space, the pregnant mother\’s chest is also squeezed, so she may have difficulty breathing. Of course, this situation generally does not last long. It usually occurs after pregnant women exercise or become angry. There are also some pregnant women who experience this condition while sleeping. If a pregnant mother has this condition while sleeping, she should be careful. Because if the pregnant mother feels difficulty breathing, it means that the pregnant mother is not getting enough oxygen, and there is not enough oxygen to participate in blood circulation. If the time is too long, it will lead to fetal hypoxia. As we all know, the consequences of fetal hypoxia may cause fetal growth retardation, damage to brain cells, and irreversible damage. In severe cases, fetal hypoxia may lead to death due to hypoxia. Therefore, fetal hypoxia is also a concern for pregnant mothers during pregnancy. It’s something I’m very afraid of in the late stages. ▶So if pregnant mothers have difficulty breathing while sleeping, they must find ways to solve it to avoid serious consequences. ① Try to sleep on the left side. Lying on the left side can improve the dextrorotation of the uterus. Lying on the side can also prevent the enlarging uterus from compressing the inferior vena cava, allowing the placenta to supply blood normally, avoiding fetal hypoxia, and relieving the pregnant mother. Symptoms of difficulty breathing while sleeping. ② Maintain indoor ventilation. Pregnant mothers should also maintain indoor air circulation. Do not close doors and windows all day long to prevent indoor air from being too turbid. You can open the doors and windows a little to allow air to circulate. But if the weather is cold, be careful to prevent wind from entering the room and causing the body to catch a cold. ③Get a check-up. If the pregnant mother often has difficulty breathing, it is best to ask a doctor for a check-up to see if there is something wrong with other aspects, such as the heart or lungs. If so, seek medical advice in time. If not, you can also consult a doctor. Mitigation methods. 2. Frequent fetal movements In the third trimester of pregnancy, doctors require pregnant women to count fetal movements. This is because too much or too little fetal movement indicates that the fetus may be hypoxic. In other words, even when sleeping, if there are frequent fetal movements, it may be because the fetus is hypoxic, and Tα is sending a distress signal to the mother. ▶So Lazy Mom reminds: You should pay attention to this situation whenever it occurs. ① First change the position. Frequent fetal movement when the pregnant mother is sleeping does not necessarily mean that the fetus is hypoxic. It may be that this position causes discomfort to the fetus.The fetus is reminding the mother to change position. Pregnant mothers can first change positions to soothe the fetus and see if the fetus can calm down. If the fetus calms down quickly, it means that the pregnant mother\’s sleeping position is not good. Just change the position to sleep in a position that the fetus likes. ② Pregnant mothers should be able to distinguish whether fetal movements are abnormal. Pregnant mothers should pay more attention to fetal movements. Count them when they need to count. It is best to know roughly when they are not counting. At least they should be able to distinguish whether the fetal movements are normal. It is still abnormal, including the number of fetal movements, the intensity of fetal movements, etc. ③ Go to the hospital in time. If you really can\’t tell the difference and the fetal movements are relatively frequent, for the sake of safety, go directly to the hospital. Sometimes procrastination can seriously change the consequences. Throughout the entire pregnancy, fetal movement is most intense between 28 and 32 weeks. During the day, the fetus is most active around 9 to 11 o\’clock in the evening and 8 to 10 o\’clock in the morning. If the fetus suddenly moves more frequently when it is usually quiet, the pregnant mother should pay attention to check the cause, even while sleeping. [Latest Fourth Edition] Read the full text of the Pregnancy Bible with ultra-clear scanned PDF download 108M 3. Sweating more Regarding the issue of sweating, in fact, the body temperature of pregnant women has been slightly higher than before after pregnancy, and because the metabolism of pregnant women has accelerated, it is possible that Because of the hot climate and other reasons, it is not uncommon for pregnant mothers to sweat more while sleeping. The lazy mother was very afraid of the cold before she was pregnant, especially in winter. When she went to bed at night, her hands felt so cold when she put them on her body that she wanted to put all the quilts on her body. After becoming pregnant, I feel that I am not afraid of the cold at all. On cold days, a thin quilt is enough, and I can wear one less piece of clothing every day. It feels very hot in the summer, and I sweat profusely at every turn. Sometimes I wake up and find myself covered in sweat. But not all excessive sweating is normal. If a pregnant mother does not eat well enough during pregnancy, or has poor absorption capacity resulting in malnutrition, or the body is too weak, she will sweat excessively, which is what we usually call deficient sweating. ▶What should you do if you encounter this situation? ① Strengthen nutrition If excessive sweating is caused by malnutrition, our first task is to strengthen the nutrition of pregnant mothers. You should usually eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, chicken, lean meat, milk, etc. Don’t have a single diet, and don’t be too picky about food. Try to add some types of food to achieve a balanced diet. You can eat smaller meals more frequently and increase the amount by adding extra meals to increase your nutrient intake. If you are deficient in calcium or iron, you should supplement appropriately under the guidance of a doctor. ② Maintain adequate sleep Adequate sleep is also essential for pregnant women. High-quality blinking allows the body to repair itself, which is very beneficial to the physical and mental health of pregnant women, and can better promote the growth and development of the fetus during sleep. Pregnant mothers should try their best to create a better sleeping environment when sleeping, such as adjusting the indoor temperature, listening to soothing music before going to bed, etc. ③ Change into pure cotton clothes. If the pregnant motherIf you sweat a lot, be sure to wipe off the sweat as soon as possible and try to wear some pure cotton clothes, which will be more comfortable and breathable. And adjust the frequency of bathing according to the local climate. If you often sweat a lot, it is best to bathe every day to keep your body clean and comfortable. ④ Do some appropriate exercise. Life depends on exercise. Pregnant women can exercise their body and enhance their resistance by doing some appropriate exercise. The body will become stronger and better nourished, which will be better for the fetus and themselves. Indeed, during pregnancy, there will be many, many seemingly abnormal but normal situations, and there will also be some seemingly normal but abnormal small problems. If the pregnant mother has any questions, it is best to communicate with the doctor in time. In this case, there are Problems can also be solved early.