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baby on vena cava

This happen to anyone?  Worse feeling ever. Scared me to death.
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Well, when your inferior vena cava gets compressed it usually occurs while lying flat or at least inclined, back down. Bring it up to your doc.. What is your blood pressure typically at? Supine hypotensive syndrome is a condition in which mom has a drop in cardiac output due to compression of the vena cava by the weight of the uterus and baby while laying on her back.
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I had that happen in the shop a few times it's really scary
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Ive had similar problems part of it is dehydration and part of it could be lower iron level. Thats what mine was, also making sure that you dont overheat (taking off a jacket or moving to a colder space if needed)
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No. I was sitting in class. Almost past out. Scared teacher and classmates.
Hot. Sweaty. Dizzy. Blurry vision. Short of breath and heart racing.
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I assume you were laying on your back, got lightheaded, cold sweat, nauseous, etc. Called supine hypotensive syndrome. Just lay on your side.  
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