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Re: Baby Update! (And Medical Question)

From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 12 May 1999 14:44:54 -0400

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>Second, I do have a medical question regarding heartrate. I noticed an
>earlier post on heartrate and I seem to be having the same condition. I
>feel like my heart is going to jump right on out of my chest and keep
>running. When I take my rate it can be as high as 102 while resting.
>Any ideas? Is this common in pregnancy? I don't remember having this
>with Elliot. It also leaves me very breathless and lightheaded at
>times. It's almost like I can't get a deep breath. Some thoughts would
>be great. Thanks.
>

This happened to me with my third child. My heart would palpitate and sometimes my HR would be over 130 for a significant period of time while resting. I was lightheaded and S.O.B. also. There was no apparent cause such as caffeine or anxiety. It started for me at around 24 weeks. I ended up at a cardiologist who ran the requisite tests-2-D echo and ECG. My hearts structure was fine (concern since my family has a history of heart defects and problems) and I was put on beta-blockers to control my heart rate. I took them prn and it helped loads. The beta-blockers are safe in pregnancy-women with heart conditions have taken them for years. I was followed very closely though for the rest of my pregnancy- NST's and U/S checking for size. My OB was concerned that the rapid heartrate might deprive the baby of some blood therefore impeding growth. I was induced at 41 weeks with a weight estimate of 6-6 1/2 pounds. Ian was almost 8 lbs and perfect. FWIW, my cardiologist thought my Ob was overreacting. he said he sees women with this all the time.

T karen



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