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Is It Normal To Have A High Pulse Rate While Breastfeeding A Child?

Perfect weight, no medication, no diabetes, very healthy, 36 yo, not stressed, non smoker, no alcohol, no drugs, breastfeeding a 8 month old. I have had 2 children. My query is my pulse rate is 92 at rest & bps is 112 60. Is it normal to have a pulse rate that high does breastfeeding have an effect on pulse rate???
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Hello! Welcome on Ask a Doctor service!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are just a little below the normal ranges. Regarding your high heart rate, it could be related to breastfeeding or dehydration. For this reason, I recommend increasing fluids and salt intake. If your high heart rate persist, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:

-a resting ECG
-complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- blood electrolytes.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

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Is It Normal To Have A High Pulse Rate While Breastfeeding A Child?

Hello! Welcome on Ask a Doctor service! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are just a little below the normal ranges. Regarding your high heart rate, it could be related to breastfeeding or dehydration. For this reason, I recommend increasing fluids and salt intake. If your high heart rate persist, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: -a resting ECG -complete blood count for anemia - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - blood electrolytes. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.