PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for February, 1999: Re: stress and pregnancy

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Re: stress and pregnancy

From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:21:26 -0500

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>At Fri, 12 Feb 1999, Christine wrote:
>>
>>I have been under a great deal of stress the last 2 wks and feel as if
>>my adrenaline is constantly running...my heart rate feels as if it is
>>racing at times. I am 29wks pregnant and was wondering if there could
>>be any negative effects on the baby if this continues too long. (I am
>>going to seek relaxation therapy)
>>
>>Thanks
>>Christine
>
>I am a bit concerned about your sense that your heart is racing.
>Pregnant women are more likely to have certain types of cardiac
>arrhythmias. Most of these are not a concern, but some may be. Talk
>with your doctor.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>

With my last pregnancy I had a cardiac arrhythmia which was taken care of with beta-blockers. It is probably no big deal but you need to be checked out to make sure that it is pregnancy-related and not something structurally wrong with your heart. Mention it to your OB.

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