Q1. Why do I feel so breathless all of the time?



A1. Your diaphragm is the large flat muscle that helps you to breathe and when it goes into spasm this is when you experience what we call hiccups. When your uterus expands (which is does during pregnancy) it becomes so large that it actually presses up against your diaphragm making you feel as if you cannot get enough air into and out of the lungs; causing breathlessness.

Q2. How can I ease the discomfort?

A2. It will be easier to breathe if you keep in an upright position when sitting or standing, as this will allow your diaphragm more room within your body than if you are slumped over which will compact the amount of the room inside of you.

Q3. Why do I feel so guilty about being annoyed at being pregnant?

A3. There are so many changes happening to your body at this stage that you may be feeling guilty about being bored with being pregnant. At seven months gone you just want the pregnancy stage to be over and done with so that you can get on with being a mother. It's natural to feel this way, especially if you are constantly experiencing discomfort through such things as swollen ankles, cramps, indigestion and backache. Don't worry; you're not alone in feeling this way.

Q4. Is it safe to make love when you are seven months pregnant?

A4. Not every pregnant mother is in the mood for making love when they are feeling like a bloated whale and have heartburn, but for those of you that are'it is perfectly safe to have intercourse while pregnant. If you feel uncomfortable about it or unsure, talk to your doctor who can advise you on the pros and cons of love making.

Q5. Can my baby hear me?