Why do i feel exhausted during pregnancy?

Question

I'm in my first trimester, and I'm feeling so tired all the time, even more than usual. Is it normal to feel this exhausted during pregnancy, or should I be concerned?

Lavanya Walia · Answer

Your body is making a whole human, of course you will feel exhausted! Just take a 20-minute power nap in the afternoon and keep drinking coconut water to stay hydrated.

Jhanvi Vijayakumar · Answer

You have gone through so much to reach here, so please listen to your body and rest without any guilt. Your body is doing miracle work right now, let it recover.

Shweta Jindal · Answer

Beta, it is very natural. Hamare yahan kehte hain ki baby badh raha hai toh maa ka sharir thak jata hai. Thoda doodh-badaam lo aur aaram karo.

Himanshu Pirgavit · Answer

I completely feel you, mama. Early pregnancy exhaustion is on another level, just sleep whenever you get a chance!

Agrima Govindasamy · Answer

This exhaustion is real because your body is preparing for a lot of changes. Even after my C-section, I realized how important resting early on was for my recovery. Don't push yourself too hard.

Champa Ganguly · Answer

Fatigue is very common, but also check your blood sugar levels once. I had gestational diabetes and sudden extreme exhaustion was sometimes related to my sugar spikes, so keep an eye on that.