Fast heartbeat
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Topic: Fast heartbeat
Posted By: snugglebug
Subject: Fast heartbeat
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 12:35pm
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Hi everyone
Im 6 and a bit weeks pregnant and I have noticed on and off that my heartbeat has been going fast at times. Not often just here and there. Last night it was going quite fast and doing some flutters in my chest at times. I have read that this is normal because of the increased work your heart has to do but I have also read it's not good so Im a little confused. Weighing up whether to go to the GP today. Does this happen to anyone else? Do I need to be concerned? Thanks for your help ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 12:44pm
| Do you have a MW yet? If so ask her about it, if not just give your GP a ring and ask them or a nurse if its anything to be worried about. |
Posted By: ALittleLoopy
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 3:19pm
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hey hun, my heart was doing that at the beginning and still occasionally now but usually when im too hot....im sure itll be fine but as always if your worried ask your MW -------------    CHEM 6/12+ |
Posted By: first
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 5:34pm
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Mine did that a lot if a lay down. I would mention it to your MW if you have one and just keep an eye on it.
That said if you have any heart issues or family history I'd take a quick trip to the GP or at least call my GP. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 6:20pm
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I had this through out my pregnancy. Heart palpitations are pretty common in pregnancy, let your midwife know though. I was told there is nothing to worry about and it's just due to the extra blood you have whilst being pregnant because your heart has to work harder to pump the blood. But if you start having pains in your chest or get dizzy then pop down to your doctor or go to A&E. And like first said if you have family history then go to your GP. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: snugglebug
Date Posted: 12 April 2010 at 9:22pm
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Thanks for all your help. I went to the GP today just to check and she said same as the above, it's just your heart having to do extra work and maybe being a bit anxious about being pregnant and it all going well. So I feel better knowing that and knowing other people have had it too, so thanks for the replies ------------- Me 28, DH 29 DS born 20 Nov 2010 (4 years old) #2 due October 7 http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 13 April 2010 at 9:27am
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I had that through my entire pregnancy on and off, first tiem it happened It was quite scary! ------------- |