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I'm 7 months pregnant. and every time i finish eating i am out of breath i can barely breathe and my hearts start to beat fast.

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Not ususual: Your enlarging uterus causes restriction to the excursion of your diaphragms and restriction to the expansion of your lungs - A full stomach contributes. Most ladies get short of breath during pregnancy. Try eating frequent very small meals. I'm not an OB-a checkup with him/her would be reassuring too.

Dr Charo and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2014

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