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Compression of the Diaphragm Animation
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As your pregnancy progresses, the uterus enlarges, pushing the diaphragm upward out of its normal position. This reduces the space your lungs need to expand and may leave you feeling short of breath.
Animation produced by Visible Productions Inc.
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