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    • Why does shortness of breath happen during pregnancy?

    You're certainly not alone if you feel a little breathless. "Shortness of breath is a very common symptom during a normal pregnancy," says Mark Yoder, M.D., associate professor in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at RUSH University Medical CenterOpens a new window in Chicago.

    "About half of women report the symptom before week 20, and three-fourths note shortness of breath at some point during their pregnancy," Dr.

    Yoder says.

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    What causes shortness of breath during pregnancy?

    You may be out of breath during pregnancy for several reasons:

    You're breathing for two: Although the number of breaths you take per minute changes very little during pregnancy, the amount of air you inhale and exhale with each breath increases significantly, allowing you to take in more oxygen for your baby.

    In other words, you need to take bigger breaths.

    Your uterus is growing: This puts pressure on your diaphragm, a muscle that sits below your lungs and helps you brea

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