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Palpitations, dizziness and fainting

A brief awareness of a faster heartbeat can occur, but persistent racing, fainting or symptoms with chest pain or breathlessness need prompt assessment.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Sit or lie somewhere safe if faint, rise gradually and tell your care team about repeated episodes even if they pass.

What changes the answer

  • When it began, whether it is worsening, and how it affects eating, sleep or activity
  • Severity, pattern, one-sided symptoms and accompanying bleeding, fever or fluid loss
  • Pregnancy week, baby movement and relevant conditions or medicines

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When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.