Why do you feel tired in early pregnancy?

Question

Im just 7 weeks and im SO exhausted all the time, like I could sleep the whole day. Pehle I had so much energy. Why does this happen so early, is it normal yaar?

Archana Mittal · Answer

Your blood volume is expanding and hormones are fluctuating, obviously you will feel tired. Don't fight it, just sleep when you can and eat iron-rich food.

Bhagyalakshmi Patel · Answer

Beta, sharir ek naye jeevan ko bana raha hai, toh thakan toh hogi hi. Khoob aaram karo aur dahi, doodh achhe se khao, sab theek ho jayega.

Sonam Raju · Answer

It is very normal due to high progesterone. Just rest as much as you can.

Mihika Kachwaha · Answer

Your body is literally building a human from scratch right now, of course you're exhausted! It's like running a marathon while sleeping. Enjoy the naps!

Samiha Rao · Answer

Haan na, starting mein itni neend aati hai ki kya bataun. Your body is working double-time right now, so it is totally normal. Bass aaram karo.

Chhaya Agarwal · Answer

Yes, extreme fatigue is very common in the first trimester. Rest well.

Mishti Pai · Answer

Yaar, actually I used to sleep like 10 hours and still feel tired in my first trimester. It's totally the hormones. Just take small naps during the day, it helps a lot.

Manjusha Rana · Answer

My obstetrician at the hospital explained that progesterone levels shoot up, which causes this extreme fatigue. Do ask your doctor or the clinic nutritionist for a proper diet plan to help manage your energy.

Supriya Solanki · Answer

I panicked so much thinking why am I so lazy and tired all day! But my doctor reassured me it's totally normal in the first trimester. It gets much better in the second trimester, I promise.

Nita Iyengar · Answer

I completely understand how frustrating it is to feel so weak and tired, it made me worry if something was wrong with me. But it's just the progesterone rise, so please be kind to yourself and rest.