I almost passed out this morning

I was in the shower (which wasn't as hot as I usually take it) and all of a sudden I felt like I was going to pass out. I rushed to try and get the conditioner out of my hair and turned the water to cold but it didn't help. I finally shut the water off and squatted down with my head between my legs until the feeling went mostly away. It was scary!

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Be careful. If that ever happens again, forget the conditioner LOL and take a seat! You do not want ton fall in the shower and bang yourself up!

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Could your blood sugar too low?

I don't know how far along you are, but early in my pregnancy I had a couple dizzy episodes. I started eating more and spread the meals out so I didn't get too hungry. Since then, I've been fine.

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be careful just get out of the shoiwer you can always go back in later.. In my opinion , get out and dont out your head between your legs that may make you worse. just go sit on the toliet. it is very muggy out and we are incubators hehehe so we have extra heat going on.. just take it easy and slow and drink alot of water in this heat..

i hope you are doing well

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I had a couple of dizzy spells too in the beginning of my pregnancy (in church, at a crowded store)....in the shower...if it happens again, open the door & get some cold air coming at you & then do as you did...sit down.

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I passed out Sat in JCPENNY
and once in target..
The blood sugar drops!!!!!!!!!!!

its scary!

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Thanks everyone for the tips. I am about 6 and a half weeks. I keep the bathroom door cracked open when I shower lately so it doesn't get too hot in the bathroom. I have no idea what happened. I guess my blood sugar was low b/c once I ate and had some OJ I felt a lot better.

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I'm not sure if this happens early, but if the baby or enlarged uterus puts pressure on certain veins and nerves - this could happen. Make sure not to make sudden moves getting up or bringing your head down or up too fast. You have a lot more blood in you now and if its in your legs, it's a little harder for the heart to get it up to the brain.

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That happened to me twice on the subway early on in my pregnancy. They say when you feel it coming on to slowly put your you head in b/t your knees...to help the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain. I felt another on coming on and i tried this and it help it pass.

It could be that your blood pressure dropped. After the first one happened to me i called my Dr. and he said to eat something with some salt (like crackers or pretzels) to bring my bp back up to normal).

Feel better

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Before heading into a hot steamy shower I would drink some juice and maybe eat something ...

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Posted by Jennybean

That happened to me twice on the subway early on in my pregnancy. They say when you feel it coming on to slowly put your you head in b/t your knees...to help the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain. I felt another on coming on and i tried this and it help it pass.

It could be that your blood pressure dropped. After the first one happened to me i called my Dr. and he said to eat something with some salt (like crackers or pretzels) to bring my bp back up to normal).

Feel better

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i almost passed out at around 19 weeks. it came out of the blue - iwas feeling fine, then all of a sudden everything went black. it really freaked me out. turns out i have very low blood pressure. my OB wasn't too concerned - she said it's very common at that stage of pregnancy...

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How many wks are you? I had dizzy spells on and off through my pregnancy. It is normal b/c your blood flow increases. Also make sure you have enough sugar in your body.

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That happened to me at work a few weeks ago. I almost passed out in one of my bosses offices, so I had to tell her I was pregnant because I didn't want her thinking I was sick. She gave me an apple and it made me feel a lot better, so I figure it was from low blood sugar. Now I always keep little snacks nearby. Be careful!