FEELING DIZZY DURING PREGNANCY

Early in your first trimester, you may feel dizzy and go through bouts of nausea as your blood flow works to catch up with your rapidly expanding circulatory system. In the second trimester, your growing uterus can put pressure on blood vessels, which can also make you feel dizzy. And it's not uncommon to feel dizzy occasionally throughout pregnancy for a number of other reasons: You might feel dizzy if you haven't eaten in a while and your blood sugar is low, especially in the late afternoon, if you're overheated, or if you stand too quickly (also called postural hypotension).

The best first step? Sit down. Not only will that help the dizziness subside, but also you'll keep yourself from falling. If you're in a stuffy office or crowded subway, then fresh air may be a solution. Or if you haven't eaten for an hour or two, a quick, healthy snack will help boost your blood sugar. Also try drinking some water or juice. (In general, keep yourself well hydrated by drinking at least eight to ten glasses of water a day.) Simply moving into a lower gear can help, for instance, getting up slowly and smoothly instead of springing from a chair or bed. In some cases you can't do anything except sit or lie down and wait it out. Waves of dizziness can and probably will crash down upon you at any time during pregnancy.



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