😭 need someone. Heart failure after birth 2
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hi everyone. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy 2 weeks ago. during the labour and delivery my heart rate went abit high. it eventually came down. ever since I've been worried about this heart condition that some women get after giving birth. today I've felt my heart racing again and I feel very dizzy and weak. and got a bit hot. I was so scared. went to the doctors and he checked my blood pressure. my oxygen was 99 and my heart rate in the 70s. he listened to my heart and he then checked my wrist to check the rhythm and volume he said. everything seemed to be OK. has anyone here ever had this or can give me some peace of mind even though I feel this way. would this have been picked up in my pregnancy? or... I'm also scared of sepsis I'm really scared. scared of dying n leaving my children. someone pls help
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jan34534 rachel_35350
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please try to relax. The main thing is the doctor checked are you out and said you were OK.there are many women who have high heart rates during labor and delivery. my daughter is having a high heart rate and she’s not due until August. They just had her wear a heart monitor for a couple days. these things are pretty common.
anxiety could have been the reason you got lightheaded and a fast heart rate today.
Just because this happened during Labor and delivery does not mean that you have a heart condition.I know someone that also had this happen during labor and delivery. She is fine now. Sometimes these things can happen during labor and delivery but it’s a one time event.
why are you worried about sepsis?if you had that you would have a fever and be really ill.
I think what’s going on is that you are over thinking all of this.at least once a day, take a short break and completely relax your mind. Listen to a relaxing soothing meditation for anxiety and worry found on YouTube. Breathe. You are OK! enjoy your new baby!
rachel_35350 jan34534
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thank u Jan. honestly I'd be lost without you here.u always give the best advice and reassurance. is an oxygen level of 96 to 99 ok ? xo
tiffany38681 rachel_35350
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this is actually what started my severe anxiety. i had a baby 7 months ago and thinking i had postpartum myopathy and or a blood clot was what triggered anxiety. myopathy you are usually very sick my dr said due to HEART FAILURE. there would be swelling in your legs and feet you wouldnt have any energy. This is just anxiety..im experiencing it too. The joy and love we have when we have a new baby makes us scared to leave them.
tiffany38681 rachel_35350
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this is actually what started my severe anxiety. i had a baby 7 months ago and thinking i had postpartum myopathy and or a blood clot was what triggered anxiety. myopathy you are usually very sick my dr said due to HEART FAILURE. there would be swelling in your legs and feet you wouldnt have any energy. This is just anxiety..im experiencing it too. The joy and love we have when we have a new baby makes us scared to leave them.
rachel_35350 tiffany38681
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it's so scary I feel so sad. I'm all over the place right now. and to make things worse. my baby rolled off the bed the night before last. I was changing him. I feel so.bad and my anxiety is even worse now worrying about him. I took him to the doctor and had him.checked and hes ok just still so.worried about him. I feel like I am.meamt to protect him not let him fall. I feel such a useless mom
tiffany38681 rachel_35350
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this is actually what started my severe anxiety. i had a baby 7 months ago and thinking i had postpartum myopathy and or a blood clot was what triggered anxiety. myopathy you are usually very sick my dr said due to HEART FAILURE. there would be swelling in your legs and feet you wouldnt have any energy. This is just anxiety..im experiencing it too. The joy and love we have when we have a new baby makes us scared to leave them.
rachel_35350
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I feel so scared. I'm trying to relax but its hard. I feel so sad.. thank you for your replies xx
tiffany38681 rachel_35350
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I have 3 and they all have fallen off the bed or couch, your baby is fine, your going to feel guilty just try and prevent it from happening, having a baby our anxiety and or depression gets worse for some like us. I still worry about postpartum myopathy and blood clots but its our brain playing tricks on us! I hate it.
rachel_35350 tiffany38681
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thanks Tiffany. do you get a strange feeling in your chest and get all hot ? and then feel short of breath. I was just at the doctors again this morning. he checked my pulse at my wrist. he said it seems normal. like he would know by just checking my pulse right ? I had a 24 hour heart monitor when I was pregnant and It came back normal. he also said he would get another one for me. but he said its unlikely anything would have changed. my worrying is telling me different. would u mind messaging me. I'm still terrified of heart failing or a problem with my heart x
Ava3535 rachel_35350
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@rachel_35350 Hey there, hope you're feeling better? How long has it been since you gave birth? First of all, I want to tell you that the first 6 weeks after birth, women are always more prone to depression, anxiety or just being emotional in general, this is because of your pregnancy hormones, which are all over the place and your body still is in the process of flushing them out. But trust me, after this time period, it does get better! This is why in many eastern cultures like mine, women who've just recently given birth are never left alone, so they have support. Is there anyone who can help you out?
As for your heart racing, don't worry, hearts race when you are worried, excited, scared, over emotional, especially when you are panicking or anxious. So its normal for your heart beat to rise during birth, and anytime now. Take a deep breath through your nose, release slowly through your mouth. Do this a couple of times. And tell yourself, "I'm okay, I can do this."
For example, I have a resting heart rate of 60 (yeah I feel like the walking dead sometimes), but every evening at 8 pm when I'm home my heart rate rises to 78 (which is perfectly normal for an adult, but because my heart is naturally calm, even at 78 I can feel my heart pounding like crazy). This rise in heart beat is due to my anxiety.
So, the doctor said your heart is fine, it is fine! Try to take a couple minutes for yourself, don't overwhelm yourself. You thinking yourself a terrible mother, already shows that you are a good mother with strong maternal instincts.
Take care of yourself, and like I said, try those breathing exercises. It will get better!
rachel_35350 Ava3535
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thank u ava. I just get this really really weird faint feeling aswell. its super super scary i dont even know how to explain it. it alike my whole body goes light. also my temperature today 35.1 is that normal?. I keep thinking I'm dieing as stupid as it sounds. I'm.worrried about sepsis aswell. . I still am a bit sore down below and have some tummy cramps but not bad. this is why I keep thinking sepsis. and heart failure because of my heart. I would messege u in the inbox but I don't know how to do that here anymore its like its just disappeared. could really do with someone to talk to xx
Ava3535 rachel_35350
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I really think you're just dealing with post-partum pregnancy hormones and a little anxiety, which is okay, a lot of us women go through it because hormones really can be tough on us.
See, in my second pregnancy, when I was 6 months pregnant, I got upset about a family situation which suddenly started full blown panic attacks. And it was so scarey. I thought I'd never get rid of them. But two months after I gave birth, they lessoned until they were gone completely. So I know how much hormones affected me.
Like I said, do breathing exercises. Your doctor already said your heart was fine. When I went to the doctor because I was also worried about my heart, I swear I thought my heart would burst right out of my chest it would beat so fast, he explained to me that unfortunately anxiety can imitate heart palpitations and make a person think they have heart disease, but its just psychological. That is probably you feel light. And 35 is a normal adult average temperature.
As for sepsis, why are you worried about that? You just had a baby, so think of it this way. Your body is recovering but also renewing itself, thats how my OB explained it to me, like your body is having a chance to renew itself and thats good. As for the soreness, sorry to say but that will take some time to heal, give your body some time to heal and recover, and it will do so beautifully. Tummy cramps because your uterus is cleansing itself, think of it as a period but longer.
There is no reason for you to fear sepsis. You don't have an infection, sepsis is an extreme reaction to infection, and usually people who are like immune suppressive are atrisk of that (weak immune responses due to other health conditions).
Keep breathing and give yourself positive pep talks.
You can write to me here anytime.
sarah73788 rachel_35350
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Perhaps your symptoms are the result of the natural shift in your hormones during the postpartum period. Also, you may be having hot flashes which is also normal during the first few weeks. They can cause a racing heart and then light-headedness. If your symptoms don't settle in time, you may need treatment for your anxiety, but it would most likely only be temporary. Hang in there. You are not alone.