If you're having trouble in breathing, you're not alone. Many expectant mothers experience a shortness of breath that usually occurs in the third trimester, although it can also affect you in the second trimester.

What is the reason of this?

Shortness of breath does not usually appear as a pregnancy symptom until the second trimester, when it can occur due to all-too-familiar pregnancy hormones. More regularly, those who experience shortness of breath won't be affected until their third trimester, when the breathing problems are a result of your growing uterus preventing your lungs from expanding as they normally would.

Tips

It's a good idea to avoid smoke and aerosol sprays as they can increase breathing difficulties. Exercise is still important, but overtraining can certainly make shortness of breath worse, so if it's anything that makes breathing very uncomfortable, take it easy. And as always, if you're worried about your shortness of breath, you can call your healthcare provider.