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Can Pregnancy Or Child Birth Cause Worsening Palpitations ?

I have been suffering with palps for 5 yrs they were alway. On an off but since just had baby he s 15months they were every day am pregnant again now am 31 wks an still get then all time I ve had 3 ecg an a 24 hr one aswell an they picked up ectopic beats an just offered counselling said no meds needed they just scare me so much, do you think pregnancy after having baby an while pregnant can make them worse??? Thank you
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Hello,

Pregnancy can worsen the cardiac problems. These can also be aggravated by anxiety. You need to get a follow up ECG done to see any changes after delivery.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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Can Pregnancy Or Child Birth Cause Worsening Palpitations ?

Hello, Pregnancy can worsen the cardiac problems. These can also be aggravated by anxiety. You need to get a follow up ECG done to see any changes after delivery. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN