PEAK WEEK
Week 8 β’ First Trimester
Dizziness & Lightheadedness at Week 8
Feeling faint, unsteady, or room spinning
π First Trimester Overview
Common - blood pressure drops, blood sugar fluctuates
π What Causes Dizziness & Lightheadedness at Week 8?
- β’Lower blood pressure
- β’Blood pooling in legs
- β’Low blood sugar
- β’Dehydration
- β’Anemia
- β’Standing up too quickly
- β’Hot environment
- β’Babyεpressing vena cava when lying on back
β Normal Signs
- βOccasional lightheadedness
- βDizzy when standing quickly
- βImproves with sitting/eating
- βBrief episodes
β Concerning Signs
- β Severe dizziness with fainting
- β Dizziness with vaginal bleeding
- β Dizziness with severe headache
- β Persistent, severe dizziness
π Relief Strategies
- βStand up slowly from sitting/lying
- βEat small, frequent meals
- βStay hydrated
- βAvoid lying flat on back after 20 weeks
- βSit or lie down when dizzy
- βWear compression stockings
- βAvoid hot environments
- βDon't skip meals
π₯ When to Call Your Doctor
Contact your healthcare provider if you experience:
- β Fainting or loss of consciousness
- β Dizziness with vaginal bleeding
- β Dizziness with severe headache
- β Dizziness with chest pain
- β Persistent, severe dizziness
- β Dizziness with vision changes