Is it safe to get my heart rate over 140 beats per minute during pregnancy?
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Is it safe to get my heart rate over 140 beats per minute during pregnancy?
Raul Artal
ob-gyn
Later in pregnancy, if you're not well hydrated or have an elevated body temperature, you risk premature labor. If you're exercising to keep your heart and lungs in shape, moderate exercise is all you need.
Jeanne-Marie Guise
ob-gyn
You want to avoid getting too hot for a different reason: There's some concern that if you get overheated during the first trimester, it affects the baby's development; there's a slightly increased risk of problems like the baby's abdominal wall not closing all the way. Plus, as your body diverts blood to your skin to help you cool off; it's taking some of the blood flow away from your baby. It's also harder to cool down when you're pregnant, so if you get overheated, you're more likely to pass out. You'll know you've probably gotten too hot if you break a sweat and continue sweating. To keep this from happening, take frequent breaks and drink a lot of water.
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