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A member asked:

Why after i eat i will feel breathless? how do i relieve it . and im 26weeks pregnant.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Congrats: As your fetus grows bigger and bigger, more pressure on your other organs. Eat small frequent meals.

Answered 8/19/2014

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