Heart rate patterns
I’m 30 weeks today, and have found that the last few days my healthy anxiety has started to kick up again. There’s nothing particular I’m anxious about and feeling baby is reassuring, but I also have a lot of silent fears around preeclampsia and placental abruption as time goes on (social media doesn’t really help).
Pre pregnancy, my overnight RHR was typically low to mid 40s. Now I’m sitting low to mid 70s. Sitting at my desk at work my HR tends to be in the 80s, and right now is hovering 90-100.
I obviously know an increase is expected and normal, but I’m curious to hear from others who had lower resting heart rates pre pregnancy. I’m still quite consistent in a workout routine, mixing running, walking, strength, and cycling about 5 days a week.
Appreciate any other experiences!
Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:24 PM UTC