Patient's question:
Frequent chest tightness and shortness of breath during pregnancy. Many electrocardiograms have been done, but nothing was found. The last one showed sinus arrhythmia. Cardiac ultrasound also showed nothing. The baby has been moving a lot during pregnancy. Does chest tightness and shortness of breath affect the fetus? Can it cause the child to choke on water?Doctor's answer:
If a pregnant woman frequently chokes during pregnancy and the choking is severe enough to cause an increase in blood oxygen saturation, it can interfere with the blood supply and oxygen supply to the placenta. However, if the chest tightness is not severe and does not affect oxygen saturation, it is not a problem. It is recommended to adopt a left lateral position at night to avoid reducing uterine pressure on blood circulation, which may lead to insufficient return blood volume. If the chest tightness persists, it is important to seek a thorough examination to determine the underlying cause.