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Q: Heart palpitations anyone?

I am 21 weeks pregnant and mentioned to my doctor that I think I've been having heart palpitations. Every once in a while my heart will flutter or it feels like an extra "heavier" beat in my heart. I notice it most when I'm just sitting or before trying to go to sleep. She said to keep a diary of them for now, but they are usually not treated during pregnancy.
Has anyone else experienced heart palpitations? If so, did anything ever result from them? Did they last your entire pregnancy?

This question was asked Oct. 19, 2012 8:51pm
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Answered by CWhitcomb - Oct. 29, 2012 5:01am

Thanks for the help!

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Answered by alynnr - Oct. 25, 2012 11:48pm

I had them with my second and they stuck around after she was born. They are scary and suck. I'm pregnant with my third and hoping they don't return. I am currently on medicine for them

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Answered by at97383 - Oct. 20, 2012 3:40am

I just spoke 2 my peri abt this on mon. She said its usually benign. And its pretty common due to the extra blood volume & the extra places it has to go, so it wrks the heart a bit harder. The way she explained it was like an extra beat that throws off rhythm. She also told me to keep track of it in a diary & if it really starts 2 bother me shed order a heart monitor for me 2 wear home. This is preg # 5 & my 1st time w/ this symptom so I was worried too. And mine tends 2 happen around the same as urs. I wouldnt be overly worried but keep ur dr informed. Gl I hope it gets btr for both of us. . . . :D

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Answered by ldsmommy2 - Oct. 20, 2012 1:44am

I had this with my first pregnancy and the doctor said it was common and not to worry. I have had it again this pregnancy a lot and think it is due to the increase of blood our hearts have to pump to help our growing babies.

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Answered by flutters - Oct. 19, 2012 9:27pm

Hello this i my 3 pregnancy and ifeel the same thing now almost y 19 weeks and yes for me it lasted the whole pregnancy getting worst towards the end . I hope this one gets easier . Just ask your doctor next visit good luck

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