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Hi i'm 18 weeks pregnant.im just wondering is it normal to get heart palpitations when pregnant. i had these as i lay in bed. it scared me. so i phoned out of hours gp. they didnt seem concerned?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Palpitations : It is not likely that an 18-year-old pregnant woman will have serious heart issues, but it is possible. They should evaluate it.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 1/24/2021

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A member asked:

Hi i'm 18 weeks pregnant.im just wondering is it normal to get heart palpitations when pregnant. i had these as i lay in bed. it scared me. so i phoned out of hours gp. they didnt seem concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Klauber agreed

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