If you are feeling faint or have fainted during pregnancy you should try to relate what happened moments earlier to try to identify the cause so that it can be removed. Usually the woman wakes up in a few moments and there is no great reason for concern, but it is important to tell the doctor what happened so that he can investigate the cause.
Fainting in pregnancy usually occurs when the pressure becomes too low or there is hypoglycaemia because the woman stayed more than 3 hours without feeding. But the pregnant woman may also faint or have the sensation of fainting when rising very fast or in the event of severe pain, convulsions, anemia, alcohol or medication use, excessive physical activity or in case of cardiovascular or neurological problems.
What to do in case of fainting during pregnancy
If you are feeling faint try to sit with your head lean forward or lie on your side, breathing slowly and deeply because this improves the feeling of weakness and fainting.
Although the faintness itself is something fleeting, the fall can bring a great deal of discomfort and may even harm the baby. So if you are feeling weak and faint, ask for help from those around you to avoid falling to the ground.
Fainting is normal and more common in early pregnancy because it is when the placenta is being formed and the woman's body has not yet been able to produce all the blood that her body, placenta, and baby need. However, this should not be a sensation that happens daily and so, if it is the case, talk to your doctor.
How To Avoid Low Pregnancy Pressure
It is recommended to adopt some simple but important strategies, such as:
- Avoid sitting too long or lying down;
- Avoid abrupt position changes such as getting up too fast;
- Do not stay more than 3 without eating anything;
- Avoid hot or stuffy places with little air circulation;
- If you feel weak, lie down with your legs elevated to facilitate the arrival of blood to the brain, preventing fainting.
When the woman recovers from fainting, she can take a juice or yogurt to raise her blood pressure and feel better.
