Why i feel so sleepy during pregnancy?

Question

I'm constantly feeling tired and sleepy throughout the day ever since I got pregnant. Is it normal to experience such intense sleepiness during pregnancy, and why does it happen so much?

Rachna Varma · Answer

I slept so much during my first trimester, honestly I couldn't even keep my eyes open! My body was just exhausted from all the internal changes.

Kadambari Bhatia · Answer

Feeling tired is normal, but sometimes it can be due to low iron or thyroid issues. Please get your routine blood tests done and check with your doctor.

Sharada Iyengar · Answer

Haha, same here! I just eat my favorite hot parathas and then pass out for hours, it's the best feeling ever.

Tamanna Mukherjee · Answer

Oh, I miss those pregnancy naps so much! Enjoy this sleepy phase and rest as much as possible, because once they become toddlers, there is no sitting down.

Poonam Chowdary · Answer

Hormonal changes, especially the rise in progesterone, make you super sleepy in early pregnancy. Rest as much as you can now, because once the baby is here, sleep becomes a luxury!

Aparna Ruia · Answer

Your body is working 24/7 to grow a tiny human, so feeling sleepy is totally natural! Listen to your body, rest well, and stay positive.

Lalita Mane · Answer

I am feeling this exact same thing right now, it's so hard to focus at work! Is anyone else in their second trimester still feeling this sleepy?