Question 1

during pregnancy can i hold my breath long enough to cause damage to my baby?

Accepted Answer

No: No; even if you could hold you breath long enough to pass out, you would start breathing again on your own.  As for the baby, it has lots of ways to protect itself from running out of oxygen and it would be fine.  Nonetheless, i don't recommend that you try!

Question 2

i am 4 months pregnant with twins and as part of yoga practice i have been holding my breath for 30-40 seconds for the past 15-20 days.read an article today itself that holding breath is not advisable during pregnancy.will my babies be ok?anxious now?

Accepted Answer

: Twin pregnancies need all the oxygen that they can get from the mother/you.  Although I am not your treating OB and unaware of your maternal history, now that you have discontinued the breath holding practice your pregnancy can continue without that as a concern.

Question 3

can i hold my breath during pregnancy? can't stand a lot of smells so i hold my breath while cleaning or around paint. have i caused damage to baby

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even if you try, you can't hold your breath forever.  Baby will be fine. Avoid the paint or strong odors. Kiss:  keep it simple smart.

Question 4

does holding your breath (swimming) during pregnancy harm the baby ? does it stop oxygen supply to the baby? is it ok to hold ur breath?

Accepted Answer

No: you and your baby have reserves that allow for holding your breath for the normal times during swimming or other activities. If you are not harmed the. Your baby is safe.

Question 5

what might be the cause of shortness of breath during pregnancy with the tention on the shoulder blade.  how cat it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed: Most pregnant women experience a mild degree of shortness of breath called dyspnea of pregnancy. If you are also experiencing shoulder pain associated with shortness of breath then evaluation by a doctor is warranted to make sure nothing abnormal is causing the issue

Question 6

can holding my breath for about 30-40 secs harm my baby during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No.: Holding your breath is unlikely to lower your blood oxygen level enough to cause a problem.  Don't hold it so long that you feel dizzy or light-headed.

Question 7

is it ok to hold your breath to avoid toxic fumes during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Toxic fumes: It is not ok to hold your breath without supervision by a qualified professional. I.E a doctor. Toxic fumes should be avoided at all times and particularly during pregnancy.

Question 8

i had a baby 3 weeks ago. ever since i've been having what seems like heart palpitations. shortness of breath. and feeling tingly. during pregnancy i had a 24 hr heart monitor. would doctor know by listening to my heart if anything was wrong?

Accepted Answer

: With palpitations and shortness of breath, please see either your obstetrician or your primary care doctor.  It's more important to have a good history and physical to evaluate for various conditions that may follow pregnancy.  Best wishes.

Question 9

can stress during pregnancy cause autism? what causes autism in babies

Accepted Answer

Doubt it/not clear: Advances in computer tech has led to an improved ability to study the human gene sequence. As they study autistic kids, they find many have mistakes in the gene code, like misprinted words on a page. The gene code, contained in the chromosomes at conception, tells the fetus how to form everything, include brain pathways affected by autism. It happens before conception. How is not clear.

Question 10

i had a very good eye sight before i had my babies now i struggle to read small font from a distance. what can i do to improve it anf what might have caused it to change during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Postpartum changes in vision are common, Hormonal changes and water retention, can cause “refractive error” where your eyes have issues focusing. Previous eye conditions, such as glaucoma, high blood pressure, or diabetes, especially during pregnancy can alter your eyesight even more. See an eye Dr for an evaluation, you may need corrective lenses from here on.

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I am 4 months pregnant with twins and as part of yoga practice i have been holding my breath for 30-40 seconds for the past 15-20 days.read an article today itself that holding breath is not advisable during pregnancy.will my babies be ok?anxious now?

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Can i hold my breath during pregnancy? can't stand a lot of smells so i hold my breath while cleaning or around paint. have i caused damage to baby

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Does holding your breath (swimming) during pregnancy harm the baby ? does it stop oxygen supply to the baby? is it ok to hold ur breath?

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What might be the cause of shortness of breath during pregnancy with the tention on the shoulder blade. how cat it be treated?

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Can holding my breath for about 30-40 secs harm my baby during pregnancy?

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Is it ok to hold your breath to avoid toxic fumes during pregnancy?

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I had a baby 3 weeks ago. ever since i've been having what seems like heart palpitations. shortness of breath. and feeling tingly. during pregnancy i had a 24 hr heart monitor. would doctor know by listening to my heart if anything was wrong?

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Can stress during pregnancy cause autism? what causes autism in babies

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I had a very good eye sight before i had my babies now i struggle to read small font from a distance. what can i do to improve it anf what might have caused it to change during pregnancy?

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