I've been feeling extremely tired and exhausted all the time since I got pregnant. My doctor sometimes uses the word 'fatigue.' What exactly does 'fatigue' mean in the context of pregnancy, and is it normal to feel this way?
I am planning to conceive soon and keep reading about this. Is it like normal tiredness or does it make you completely crash? Hearing everyone's stories makes me realize how strong you moms really are.
For me, fatigue is being too tired to cook but still having all the energy to order and eat my favorite golgappas! Seriously, it's just your body burning tons of energy. Eat good food and sleep guilt-free!
It's just extreme tiredness because of all the hormonal changes. Drink lots of water, try having a glass of warm milk with badam at night to sleep better. But if you feel too dizzy or weak to even stand up, please ask your doctor once to check your iron levels.
My MIL used to make me ragi porridge to help with the tiredness, which did give some energy. But fatigue is very common during these months. If you feel extremely breathless too, then do consult your doctor to rule out anemia.
If you are vomiting a lot like I was, the fatigue gets ten times worse. Your body loses so much energy. Please keep sipping coconut water and eat tiny bites of toast to keep your strength up.
Listen, pregnancy fatigue is not your regular laziness, it is real physical exhaustion. Your body is literally building a new human, so stop trying to be a superwoman. Leave the kitchen work, lie down, and sleep.
Fatigue is basically your body telling you to rest, dear. When I was at my parents' place, my mother would make me nap every afternoon and not let me do any heavy chores. Just listen to your body and take deep breaths.
Fatigue means walking from my bed to the sofa feels like running a marathon, haha! Honestly, 3rd trimester fatigue is next level. I literally need a nap after taking a shower now.
Haan, mere saath bhi yahi hota tha, pure din bas sone ka mann karta tha. It's totally normal during pregnancy, body thak jati hai. Don't stress, bas aaram karo aur healthy khao, na.
Haan na, pregnancy fatigue is really something else, physically draining. Body is working so hard inside, toh exhaustion normal hai. Just rest as much as you can, ho na, don't force yourself to do housework.
Omg, during my first weeks, I felt so incredibly exhausted that I panicked thinking something was wrong. But actually, it's just your body working double time to make a baby. Totally normal, just sleep whenever you get time!
Oh, I remember crying because I felt too tired to even brush my teeth some days. It is so tough, but you are doing amazing, mama. Give yourself some grace and just rest.
Sometimes extreme fatigue can also happen if your sugar levels are fluctuating. I had gestational diabetes and used to feel so drained. Do get your regular blood sugar checks done just to be safe, along with resting.
Don't worry, your energy will definitely come back! I felt like a zombie in my first trimester but active again in the second, and had a great normal delivery. Keep taking your vitamins regularly.
