Pregnancy Symptoms and Challenges
04/29/2024
Navigating Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy
Shortness of breath can be one of the first symptoms people report when pregnant. In some circumstances, shortness of breath will come on as quickly as you get a positive on a pregnancy test, and in others, the shortness of breath comes on a bit later and worsens as the pregnancy continues.
Why Am I Out of Breath?
The reason that so many experience shortness of breath at the simplest tasks, like taking the stairs or vacuuming the house, is because, during pregnancy, the amount of blood volume i