Dyspnoea (shortness of breath)

Many women get short of breath (cannot breathe as deeply as usual) when they are pregnant. This condition is called dyspnoea.

Management

Reassure women who are breathless near the end of pregnancy that this is normal. But if a woman is also weak and tired, or if she is short of breath all of the time, she should be checked for signs of sickness, heart problems, anaemia, or poor diet. Get medical advice if you think she may have any of these problems.