Breathless At Week 37

Hi mummies can I ask I have been feeling breathless from week 37 onwards... Is it normal?

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Oh yes, it's very normal and happens because your growing baby pushes your uterus against the diaphragm. Your lungs get compressed. Again, breathlessness can also happen if you have anaemia or your iron levels are low, so ask you doctor about it and eat plenty of iron-rich foods. Also, if you have asthma talk to your doctor about your breathlessness. You will most likely feel better towards delivery when baby's head will engage and baby will move down towards your pelvis.

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