Is shortness of breath and a pounding heart normals at 8weeks?

Question

I am 8weeks pregnant and I have been feeling increasingly more short of breath the past several days. It usually only happens when I move, lol. But as I'm sitting here typing this, I notice that I am still breathing kind of hard. Also, my heart feels like it's going to pound out of my chest. My hear rate isn't going up at all, it's just the pounding. I notice this all the time (sitting, laying, walking). Sometimes it feels like I miss a beat or something. Like it skips and then starts pounding. I'm pretty sure all of this is normal, but I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. Thanx!

Answer 1

I had this too that early!  I had a hard time going to sleep because my heart rate wouldn't go down!

You are just pumping more blood to other areas of your body now but your body hasn't produced more blood yet!  

Don't feel shy and mention it to your doctor!  He can have a listen and make sure everything is alright!  Better to be safe!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

it could be anxiety, later on in pregnancy u can feel shortness of breath as the baby is putting pressure there but 8 weeks is too early, are u worried how people will take ur wonderful news. however ur best off getting check by ur doctor to make sure everythings fine

good luck n take care

Answer 3

its normal boo

Answer 4

Yea it's normal.

Answer 5

I am doing the same thing!!! Im 19 weeks though. I have an irregualer heartbeat anyway. With pregnancy it beats even more irregular. Pregnancy can do these things.

Answer 6

normal. your body is working really really hard right now, making a human.  relax and enjoy the ride.  :)