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I was laying down with my 8 month old on my chest i am 5 months pregnant my face started to go numb and when i sat up my stomach started to hur it hurt for about 20 seconds my heart started to race a little i am gestaional diabetic can you tell me any adv

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See you physician: This is a complicated question to answer here. We need much more info that the one we can gather here. You need to see your ob/gyn or your pcp.

Answered 8/29/2013

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Dr. Miguel Cano answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

VenaCava compression: It sounds like you were compressing the vena cava (large vein returning blood to your heart). This causes your heart to race, dizziness, & numbness like you described. The abdominal pain might have been from your child causing a uterine cramp from sitting on you. Try not laying flat on your back, no more 8-month olds jumping on your chest & let your OB know if it continues or worsens.

Answered 6/10/2014

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