Top Gynecologist in Baner | Part 6 First time mom and questions in there mind ! 6. Is it normal to be short of breath? Yes, it’s perfectly normal. You may find you can go up a flight of stairs with very little effort, but you are short of breath. Shortness of breath can start early in pregnancy—it has to do with how pregnancy hormones affect the lungs. But if you have shortness of breath along with chest pain, a cough, or heart palpitations, if you’re feeling faint, or if there’s a major change in your breathing, then you need to contact your ob-gyn. Of course, you can call your ob-gyn at any time—whenever you have any questions or concerns. We are always here to help. Dr Swatee Gaggare MBBS MS OBGY DNB DRM (Germany) Gynecologist near you ? High risk pregnancy? High risk pregnancy clinic near you ?