Feeling Short of Breath? Here's Why and How to CopeAs an expectant mother entering the third trimester of pregnancy, multiple symptoms like stomach tightening, Braxton-Hicks contractions, and breathlessness are more common. Performing daily tasks, climbing stairs, and lying down can feel heavy and exhausting as the uterus expands to accommodate the baby. In this article, let's explore why the breathing feels shallow and unsettling in the last stretch of pregnancy and how to cope.
