Tachycardias in pregnancy, what to do?
Tachycardias during pregnancy are common because the future mother’s heart has to work harder, yet we must still control them.
During pregnancy, a woman’s body changes both inside and out. The work that the body does is incredible to be able to support a life that will become a baby. The female body has the magic of life within it and can be seen during the 9 months of gestation that the pregnancy lasts. There can also be tachycardias in pregnancy that are quite annoying.
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TACHYCARDIAS IN PREGNANCY
Tachycardia refers to the condition of having a heart rate above ‘normal’. A heart rate above 100 beats per minute during pregnancy is known as tachycardia.
A pregnant woman’s heart works harder than normal. Heart rate increases 10-20 beats per minute than it would be without pregnancy, causing palpitations in many women during this stage. An increased heart rate is actually very natural during the gestation period. Symptoms of tachycardia in pregnancy include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. In serious situations, the pregnant mother may faint or experience numbness.
CAUSES OF TACHYCARDIA IN PREGNANCY
A correct diagnosis of tachycardia in pregnancy should always be made by the doctor . The list of causes that produce tachycardias can be very wide since each case is different and should be assessed by a healthcare professional. Below you will be able to know some causes of tachycardias in pregnancy, but you will have to assess your specific case to know what it is exactly.
The most probable and common causes of tachycardia in pregnancy are: stress, anxiety, fears, acute blood loss, anemia, asthma, dehydration, ectopic pregnancy, fever, not resting, heart and lung problems, infections, sepsis, severe injury, side effect of some medications, obesity, or thyroid problems. Sometimes tachycardia could be associated with obstetric problems, such as: amniotic fluid embolus, bleeding, placental abruption, or uterine rupture.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE TACHYCARDIA DURING PREGNANCY
For the treatment of tachycardia during pregnancy, it is necessary to know why it occurs exactly and this, you will have to assess it with your doctor. A tachycardia caused by stress and anxiety (where you will have to think about emotional solutions) is not the same as if it is caused by some type of disease.
It is advisable to control weight gain during pregnancy, in order to prevent obesity. Excess weight in pregnancy can cause tachycardia. Pregnant women should avoid substances that stimulate heart activity, such as caffeine , tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. If the tachycardia is caused by diseases of the heart or lungs, it should be treated immediately with a professional medical follow-up.
Tachycardia in pregnant women must be properly diagnosed and treated, so if you notice that you have tachycardia you should go to your doctor and not ignore the warnings that your body is giving you. Sometimes, tachycardia can be harmless and does not require any type of treatment, but it should be your doctor who evaluates this. Do not take any type of medication unless your doctor tells you to. Remember that with pregnancy you cannot take many medications that can interfere with the development of your baby and even harm you.
Stress can also be a source of emotional discomfort that manifests itself in palpitations and tachycardia, so there are doctors who if they see that there is no disease for your tachycardia, they may tell you to take life more calmly or to do exercises relaxation or meditation to find inner calm.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.