A sweet mom was contacted by her MIST monitor after her heart rate spiked during a shift at work. She hadn’t realized just how much her body was working overtime—especially her heart.
After a gentle check-in and a look at her daily routine, her MIST monitor shared practical tips to help her continue working without putting unnecessary strain on her heart.
Practical Tips to Support a Healthy Heart Rate During Pregnancy
Here’s what helped this mom keep her heart rate in a healthy range while continuing her job:
- ✅ Sit down while taking orders
Standing for long periods can increase cardiovascular strain, especially in late pregnancy. - ✅ Ask coworkers to bring drinks to her
Reducing extra walking during shifts gave her heart the break it needed. - ✅ Drink water consistently throughout the day
Staying hydrated helps regulate heart rate and supports healthy blood flow.
The Results? A More Comfortable Pregnancy
After making these small changes, this mom noticed an immediate improvement:
- She felt less tired after work
- Her heart rate stayed within a normal range
- She could continue working safely and comfortably until labor
“Why Is Work Harder Now Than Earlier in Pregnancy?”
Like many other pregnant moms, she wondered why her job felt so much more exhausting now than it did earlier on.
Her MIST monitor explained:
After around 20 weeks of pregnancy, the heart begins to work significantly harder to pump increased blood volume. It’s completely normal to feel more fatigued — but it’s also a signal that your body may need you to slow down and adjust your activity.
By recognizing those signals early, she was able to stay healthy and protect both herself and her baby.
👉 Want to understand more about how pregnancy affects the heart?
Read this article from the National Library of Medicine:
Cardiovascular Changes in Pregnancy – PMC Article
Key Takeaways
- A high heart rate during pregnancy can be managed with small lifestyle adjustments
- Listening to your body is key to staying safe and comfortable while working
- Support from MIST monitors can make a big difference in real time
- Heart workload increases around 20 weeks — be gentle with yourself
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