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Shortness of breath and faster heartbeat only in 3 weeks pregnancy. should i be worried?
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No: This is very common. It is due to the increase in your progesterone level. But f it becomes severe (and you have chest discomfort or cough or heart rate over 100 at rest or fever), get seen right away.
Answered 4/13/2015
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Contact OB MD: You need to contact your treating OB MD who can put your symptoms into the proper context knowing your history and give you an accurate answer.
Answered 4/14/2015
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