Here is a helpful website I found. It answers just about any question by a doctor.

http://www.babyzone.com/features/expertsqa/default.asp

I was looking for shortness of breath. I kind of sort got an answer. One person asked about shortness of breath with twins at 24 weeks. I'm only 17 weeks and already out of breath when I carry DS up the stairs. I'm not that out of shape, used to run 5k 3 times a week.

Anyone have any thoughts? Do you think it's normal to be out of room already? I remember being out of breath the last time, but I don't remember at what point. I'm showing that's for sure and this little baby feels like a little fish flip-flopping around in there.

By Mrsheidi on Saturday, April 2, 2005 - 09:00 pm:

I felt out of breath early on...around 4 months? I felt so stupid. Like you, I considered myself athletic. But, you're sharing your blood system so everything has to "catch up".

By Dana on Saturday, April 2, 2005 - 09:34 pm:

I was out of breath almost immediately. When pregnant this time, I had just finished 3 10 wk sessions of very hard workouts w/ bands and kick boxing. I actually had to leave the floor several times due to lack of oxygen. I felt like such a fool (had no idea I was pregnant). I also lost my strength. I had to drop the resistance of my bands almost immediately as well. I couldn't figure out why I was getting so weak and out of breath all the time.

I recall the instructor (and she was totally fit) not being able to talk thru the workout due to pregnancy. She was just 3 months when that started.

By My2cuties on Sunday, April 3, 2005 - 09:08 am:

I love Babyzone.com, I check my calendar at least weekly. Very cool info and cool site. It goes away (the shortness of breath) you are really tired during the first trimester. It gets easier then the last bit gets hard again..lol Good Luck.

By Karen~moderator on Sunday, April 3, 2005 - 10:53 am:

I had shortness of breath both times I was pregnant. Near the end, it felt impossible to breathe.