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4. Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very common cause of shortness of breath as the heart has to adjust to carrying twice the volume of blood. Being pregnant is very hard on the body, and as the pregnancy continues more stress is added to the body. Many women in their second and third trimesters experience shortness of breath and have to take it easy. Pregnancy can also cause other latent health issues to become more serious such as anemia and certain heart conditions. Therefore, it is always best to let your health practitioner know if you experience shortness of breath during pregnancy.

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