Re: Baby Update! (And Medical Question)

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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (lauren)
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
><pregnancy-birth@talk.obgyn.net>
>Subject: Re: Baby Update! (And Medical Question)
>Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 13:21:52 -0500
>
>At Wed, 12 May 1999, JoAnn wrote:
> >
>.. 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.
> >
> >--
> >Mom to Elliot s/b 1/5/99
> >
>Joanne: My heartrate is faster in pregnancy too - It goes from 53 bpm
>non-pg to 70-90 bpm during pregnancy. In my case, one factor that
>effects it is anxiety. My heart tends to race when I am anxious, and
>conversely, I get physical anxiety symptoms, such as a racing heart, and
>then I become anxious.
>
>You have plenty of reason to be anxious given your history, so I wonder
>if your heart is racing due to anxiety. Ask your doctor and definitely
>seek counseling to help you cope with your fears if you feel that they
>are difficult to surmount on your own.
>
>All the best!!
>

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