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Is anyone else having problems feeling really dizzy or fainting? I passed out last week in the middle of cosco and almost again in Wal-Mart anyone else having or had this problem??
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i had this problem in the begining of my pregnancy omg it was the worst i had to stay home until it pasted i could barely get up to go to the bathroom without falling over. try not to move to swiftly and take it slow when going from a sitting to standing just be careful abt being on the move while you have this problem try to have someone with you
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4928337 tn?1362751166
Very! At the time we lived with my in laws. So embarrassing! My father in law is a physicians assistant and had to tend to me until the ambulance came. All i kept thinking on the way to the hospital was ugh every one just saw me completely nude!  
I always could  drink more myself.  And i understand completely. I recently have begin to be able to eat. You feel so weak and sick and food is the last thing on your mind. I hope it gets better for you. Just be careful. If i fill the slight bit odd i sit immediately. I have had to do this in the middle of publix lol
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That's so scary! I was lucky my mom was in the store with me so when I was falling she helped me to the floor :/ I know I could drink more I'm a nanny for four girls so I'm pretty active. Part of it is eating is still kinda hard my appetite is not fully back
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4928337 tn?1362751166
It can be dangerous. So be careful! I passed out in the shower with my first pregnancy. If my husband was not with me i would have hit my head harder on the toilet and been really hurt bad. He said i just collapsed out of no wear.
My doctor told me my diet was not good enough as well as my water intake and pretty much to get off my *** so i would have better circulation.i was young and lazy. it could like every one else stated be a lack of something in your diet. Or circulation. Take it easy. Never wait to eat. And stay hydrated.  I had it a few times due to not eating enough in my 2nd pregnancy. Blacking out is terrifying. I have not had it in my 3rd so far. I do my best to at least take a short walk. And always drink plenty of water and stay nourished with healthy foods! I looked into it so much cause if you loose consciousness your baby also looses oxygen. So i did not want to go threw it anymore.  
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Ugh ya its so frustrating! I feel like I can't go anywhere because its happen so much lately but I'm glad to hear other people have the same problem
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Its normal because you are pumping way more blood than usual with my first pregnancy it happened every day and I would lay down under a fan but when your not home u don't have that choice so find somewhere to sit and don't get up until it passes. I'm now 18 with a 3 year old and 16 weeks pregnant and the feelings are coming back
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Yeah i almost passed out in my insurance office place i like fell and banged my head in the door luckly my husband was there and got me out for fresh air! So now i always carry like an apple and water in my bag lol just in case!
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5065239 tn?1363065377
i get that from time to time.  i'm 23 weeks and have been anemic with both of my daughters so it's something to look out for...a good prenatal vitamin and ensure helped with mine but when my blood sugar drops chocolate icing helps quickly and it's great if you are allergic to citrus and can't have oj.
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4456535 tn?1355894638
You can also carry a pack of gum. Ive had the same problem and doctor recommended something sugary so it can help
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I will try that thanks I've had low blood sugar problems since I was little so being pregnant has made it much worse. I try to carry oj on me
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4762847 tn?1360881934
Blood sugar. Every morning drink it. Also eat fresh fruits bec the release sugar slowly and will help you as well. Keep an eye o on your eating habits and make sure you do your best to stay healthy, babies sometimes take more from us than you'd think
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I'm 16 w and my doctor said it couldn't be my iron so I have no idea :/ oj seems to help tho
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Yes I use to get that,  I used to lie down and let it pass or have a cold drink. Get checked for high blood pressure or low iron that could be the cause..
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4762847 tn?1360881934
How far along are you?
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