https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454905 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:53:02 +0000 mrs. wagon 454905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oof, I remember this shortness of breath... it really was frightening at times. I carried Wagon Jr. really high and when he dropped I literally felt like someone had loosened a tight metal corset from around my chest!!! Hang in there :T and if it gets really concerning I'd see a doctor or a chiropractor who specializes in prenatal care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454897 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:44:07 +0000 travelgirl1 454897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It definitely did get better for me, but I remember being particularly bad around 6 months. The last month or so were much easier.Hope it gets better for you soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454845 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:08:23 +0000 hilsy85 454845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup I had this as well...it got better when I lay on my sides rather than my back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454836 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:56:49 +0000 ValentineMommy 454836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 32 weeks and only have trouble when I'm walking a lot or sitting/laying in certain positions. I'm carrying super low however.</p> <p>I'm sure once baby drops you'll feel better! Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454817 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:10:44 +0000 Sweet T 454817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't remember when it started for me, but it did get a little bit better once baby dropped. I'm only 5ft tall so there wasn't much room for him to drop. If you're taller, you might get some extra relief. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454816 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:08:22 +0000 mamimami 454816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know what it's like - the problem is when you start thinking about it. You really notice and then you think, "I can't breathe!" a lot of it was mental for me - the panic at least. Supposedly it gets better when your belly drops (mine never did). But my only advice is not to dwell on it, which I know is hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454790 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:53:51 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 454790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Goodness! That sounds rough. Are there certain positions that make it easier to breathe? I didn't have those troubles until I was a little further along. I had to prop myself with pillows at night and sleep reclined. It got much better when she dropped and gave my lungs some room </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/struggling-to-breathe#post-454755 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:30:44 +0000 Arden 454755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's totally normal to get short of breath during pregnancy due decreased lung capacity, but it's getting really hard in the last couple weeks.<br /> I don't even have to move, just laying here in bed I'm gasping for air. I feel like I'm constantly on the verge of a panic attack when I can't get a full breath.</p> <p>I'm only 27 weeks, how much worse is this going to get?! </p>