Anyone get a pounding/racing heart during pregnancy?

[dainsey]

Hi girls,
I'm 27w 1 day and lately I've noticed that I get a rapid or pounding heartbeat....It just comes out of no where and sometimes it takes a while to stop.  I've read that rapid pulse is normal in pregnancy but jeez it kinda freaks me out...My girlfriend who had a baby last year said she got it all the time yet I just wanted to get more opinions...
oh yeah, my babies feet are on my upper left and I noticed that sometimes when she is kicking that the heart thing will also start...

[Tanker Chic]

my heart rate goes up in down also but I always contribute it to being winded our out of breath.  Lately I can get winded just from putting on my shoes.  I would mention it at your next dr appt.  

[kellym]

Oh yeah, I remember it with my last and I've had it with this one too 19w2d.
Sometimes too when I'm just laying in bed I feel it race....Weird but haven't gotten terribly alarmed.

[azqtpies]

I have had the darn thing, I am 22 w3d and mine will just race on the littlest exertion.... our stairs kick my but. I did read that in the second trimester this is very common. My doc says its normal. I get the out of breath thing too, I find it hard to sleep its seems I get short of breath when lying down, I just seen my dr yesterday, and he says all is normal . very common. But I agree the pounding racing heart is scarry. I had it last night as my tummy was very upset from dinner, I finally made my self get rid of the  food in my belly and holy cow its was pounding! I also have palpitations which really suck! but know where all here with you =) wish I could say I dont get them, I keep telling myself not too much more to go!!! hang in  there least you get done before me! good luck

[Dooji]

Hi im in my 8th week and am experiencing a racing heart, is this normal? Anyone get this during their first trimester?

[Lexima]

Several years ago I was dx with Mitro valve prolapse, it's nothing major and runs in my family.  On occasion it would make my pulse raise and I would get these pulputations which sometimes lasted for day, very uncomfortable.  But Drs said it was so minor that I don't even need any meds I used to take some hearbal meds that made me feel better.
This condition has gotten much better over the last few years I didn't get any symptoms at all.
Now I'm 7w5d and pulpitations started probably when I was 5 weeks.  But they only last few min each time.  So I was wondering if it's that syndrome acting up or if it's a normal sign of pregnancy.  So I just take few deep breaths and a drink of water and they seem to go away.  My last appt with RE is coming wednesday I'll mention it to her.

[confused553]

I had a racing heart  during my last pregnancy and again with this one.I am 35 weeks now and it seems to be getting a little better than it was in my second trimester. I have been tested for heart problems and all test come back o.k. so my doctor seems to believe that this is just due to the pregnancy and that it will go away after i have the baby. It had me scared a little bit at first but i never had that problem when i wasnt pregnant so i guess its just a part of pregnancy.

[AshleysMom]

Yep.  I'm in the racing heart club.  Probably due to all that extra blood circulating and difficulty breathing...

[Lexima]

What I've noticed since last week is that palps and racing pulse when I'm tired.  For example on Friday I worked form home and on Saturday just relaxed and stayed home for most of the day and did not experience palps.  But yesterday I spent some time walking at a NY auto show, besides the fact that I was exhausted, my heart was racing and thumping the whole evening.  

[Yippie]

Yep, I'm experiencing heart pounding/ heat skipping  a beat feeling since probably my 2nd week of pregnancy. Dr said everything is normal. But my nutritionist friend said it's an anxiety attack, and acupuncture is supposed to really help. I'm going to go get acupuncture because it is just really persistent and annoying. It's all the time and lasts for 2-3 weeks at a time then goes away for a week then comes back. I just always feel tired, weak, and no energy. I am hoping to God that the acupunture works. I really dont' want to deal w/this for another 6 months!!

[valleybabes]

I am exactly the way Tanker chic and Kellym were.  I would not get too alarmed.  I just usually relax and take a deep breath and it goes away.  Sometimes a glass of cold water helps me to relax also.

[bizbiz]

Yes, I have had both a racing heart and palps throughout this pregnancy, but I also suffer from anxiety, so I'm not sure whether its the pregnancy / hormones or just my anxiety getting worse because of all the changes in my body. The heart palps got really bad around 20 or so weeks, but I'm now 32 weeks and havnt had any for a few weeks, so that semms to be getting better but the racing heart is getting worse! I get puffed out and my heart rate goes sky high just from having a shower. It does seem to be a common pregnancy complaint through, so i wouldnt seem to worried about it. I'm just going to keep an eye on mine until after the pregnancy and if it doesnt go back to normal then I'll go and see someone about it.

[Sheri1972]

Hiya!

Yes, I have that too. I told hubby that I've been getting this really bizarre feeling from time to time, almost as if the baby is up under my rib cage and squeezing my lungs. It's a very odd feeling, and I sorta feel like I can't catch my breath when it happens, though I can breathe fine. It's just the sensation.  I get that alot when I am on my back too.

My heart has skipped beats and raced a little, but I've always had that.  It's always when I'm at rest, which is considered pretty normal.

Sheri

[Pilotwife1]

I have had the same thing since 14 weeks. I have had a bounding pulse and many palpitations. OB put me on a relatively safe beta-blocker. I feel so much better. Cardiologist has seen me as well....nothing wrong with the heart though. Says many pregnant women experience heart issues when they are pregnant and will go away after birth. Hang in there ladies....the miracle of life puts so much stress on our bodies. I am currently 23 weeks!

[naturschld]

I had heart palps with my first later in the pregnancy; but with this one I started right away.  They're always bad at night when I sit down and then get worse when I lay down.  Sometimes its hard to get to sleep til they quit.  

[Canada1609]

YES! I have totally had that...try not to worry :)

[candigirl27]

hey im 30 weeks preg and iv experienced my heart racing for the whole entire pregnancy and experienced it my last preg aswell it on and off tho but so scary but yeh looks like a common thing just freaky

[sweetbritt]

Yes, I have had the same symptoms! I had the heart palps early in my pregnancy (they did not last long.) Now that I'm 37 weeks, I am now plagued with a racing/pounding heart that comes out of nowhere and some heart palps when I try to lay down on either side. So frustrating! And I too get the sensation of breathlessness at any given moment. I think pregnancy just puts so much stress on every part of our bodies--from the lungs to the heart, sometimes it feels like you are falling apart!! I hear it gets better once the baby comes out. Try not to fret too much!!! Drink plenty of water, eat healthy, take your vitamins and REST!

[SoCalTricia]

If it is pounding/racing, then skipping a beat...kind of a weird pounding in your chest...it sounds like PVCs. They are VERY common in pregnancy. I actually have them all the time, brought on by stress. But they are worse during pregnancy and some women only feel them when they are pregnant. Look up PVC heartbeats on google and see if that's what it feels like. If so, it's not dangerous - just irritating.

[Princessbooger]

Ok...so I have been having symptoms of pregnancy and my heart is always racing when ever I just go up the stairs and I don't known if I am pregnant by could that be an early sign of pregnancy ??? Please help me out.

[jaspers]

Sooo glad I came across these posts.

I am currently 19 weeks today and since week 8 I have had these skipped beats and heart pounding.

I have had heart skips before, as I had SVT that was cured with an ablation, but pregnancy has sure kicked up a fire storm with my heart.

Just awaiting the results of my 24hr monitor.

These heart blips are ruining my pregnancy.

[krey]

I have been having a racing heart since 4 weeks pregnant I'm now 6 weeks and even walking my dog leaves me out of breathe. Even if I am talking to someone the same thing happens. Its scary!

[bern916]

I am  9 weeks.  I was watching a movie with my husband, laying on the couch and for about an hour my heart was just racing.  It rreaked me out.  I went to my doc - he did an EKG, said heart was normal.  I havent noticed it lately - but i do have that out-of-breath feeling too.  Slightest thing gets me winded.  Never thought it could be a sign of pregnancy?

[sunshinelynn]

Yes, I have that as well and I'm 8 weeks.  Heart races from doing the slightest amount of activity or no activity even.. and I'm not overweight.  It kind of freaks me out!

[expectingandhopeful]

I have the same problem. What you want to make sure is that you get enough magnesium and that you are not anemic. Heart palpitations are very common in pregnancy and they come and go often without reason. My Dr told me that as long as they don't last for too long, like 30 seconds at a time it's fine. if you have a continuous racing heart then you should check it out with your primary DR. Hope these go away for you soon. They finally did go away for me and I am 31 weeks pregnant.