{"id":1243,"date":"2017-08-10T06:08:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T06:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puribunda.com\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2017-08-10T06:08:55","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T06:08:55","slug":"be-aware-of-shortness-of-breath-during-early-pregnancy-and-how-to-deal-with-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puribunda.com\/en\/waspadai-sesak-nafas-saat-hamil-muda-dan-cara-mengatasinya\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Shortness of Breath During Early Pregnancy and How to Overcome It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many pregnant women experience shortness of breath. It is estimated that more than half of all pregnant women experience this. The risk of shortness of breath is greater in pregnant woman with twins<\/a> or who have gained a lot of weight.<\/p>\n

Body Adaptation Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Although many people think that shortness of breath occurs towards the end of pregnancy, shortness of breath can actually occur during early pregnancy, namely in the first or second trimester.<\/div>\n

In the first trimester of pregnancy, there is an increase progesterone hormone<\/a> can trigger shortness of breath. The hormone progesterone stimulates the brain to send messages to the lungs to take in more air. As a result, pregnant women often feel the need to take deeper breaths more frequently. This is the body's way of adapting to pregnancy and providing more oxygen for the fetus.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, shortness of breath in the third trimester occurs because the uterus presses on the muscles under the ribs, pushing on the lungs. Pregnant women may be able to breathe more easily a few weeks before delivery, as the baby moves down into the pelvis.<\/p>\n

How to Overcome It<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here are several ways that can help pregnant women breathe more easily:<\/p>\n