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Im 29 weeks along. i was wondering if it's normal for it to get harder to breathe further in pregnancy?

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Lung capacity: Lung capacity is somewhat compromised due to enlarged uterus. However see your obgyn and rule out other more serious conditions like cardiopulmonary problems.

Answered 1/12/2014

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