Dizziness is common during pregnancy. Pregnancy causes diminished blood pressure and blood sugar changes which can result in dizziness. Anemia can also cause dizziness.

Preventing Dizziness During Pregnancy

• Keep food in your stomach, avoiding long periods between meals. Snacking can help keep your blood sugar even as can making sure you are eating adequate amounts of protein.
• Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position.
• Avoid standing for long periods of time. Make sure to keep your feet moving to stimulate circulation.
• Avoid lying on your back after the middle of your second trimester.
• Dress comfortably and avoid restrictive clothing.
• Make sure you are getting adequate iron in your diet.

When You Should Call Your Doctor

• You are having any bleeding or spotting
• You are having blurred vision, headaches or palpitation with the dizziness.