What should pregnant mothers do with chest tightness and shortness of breath?

If pregnant mothers have chest tightness and shortness of breath, they need to pay attention. This article will introduce the causes and countermeasures of chest tightness and shortness of breath during pregnancy to help you maintain maternal and infant health.

Go to the hospital.

The pregnant mother's chest tightness and shortness of breath may be due to the pressure of the fetus on the lungs, which affects the respiratory function. It is recommended to go to the hospital for an examination and an electrocardiogram to see if there is anything wrong with the heart.

Left lateral decubitus position

The increase of abdomen during pregnancy will lead to the increase of abdominal pressure and affect the respiratory movement of diaphragm and thoracic respiratory muscle, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, it is best to take the left lateral position when sleeping, so as to reduce the pressure of inferior vena cava and increase the blood return of the heart.

Keep the air circulating

It is also important to keep the air circulating. Pregnant mothers can open the windows to keep the indoor air fresh and avoid air pollution. At the same time, pay attention to avoid staying in smoke, dust and other environments for too long.