Shortness of Breath in Pregnancy

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Your need for oxygen increases during pregnancy, but your uterus expands restricting the amount of oxygen you can take in with each breath.

Some Women Have Tried...

• Do deep abdominal breathing, trying to get the most oxygen possible with each breath.

• Change your position, you may find that upright positions give you more room to breathe.

• Slow down or reduce your activity level, give your body a chance to catch up.

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