Yaar i am sleeping so much these days, like 10 hours at night and still want a nap in afternoon. Feeling a bit lazy and guilty actually. Is this normal in pregnancy?
Sleep is crucial, but if you feel excessively exhausted even after sleeping a lot, please mention it to your doctor. In my pregnancy, extreme fatigue was actually linked to some minor complications and low hemoglobin, which my gynac fixed after tests. So do keep your doc informed.
I felt so guilty in the beginning for sleeping so much, like I was being lazy. But then I realized my body was doing the most beautiful, magical job of growing my little one. I felt so much closer to my baby when I just let myself rest and heal.
During my pregnancy, I literally slept for 9-10 hours every night and still took naps in the afternoon. I didn't ask anyone why, my body just demanded it and I listened to it. If you feel tired, just close your eyes and rest without any guilt.
My doctor explained that during the first trimester, your progesterone levels shoot up, which naturally makes you very drowsy. Plus, your blood volume increases by almost 50%, forcing your heart to pump much faster. No wonder we feel so exhausted and need those extra hours!
My baby tracker app used to send me daily alerts about how much energy my body was using to grow the baby! It's completely normal to feel sleepy because your metabolic rate goes up. Just track your sleep hours and make sure you get good quality rest.
To sleep better, you can try drinking warm turmeric milk at night and keep the room dark. But if you have extreme fatigue along with severe headaches or dizziness, please check with your doctor instead of just sleeping it off.
When I had terrible nausea in the first trimester, my body was so drained that I could barely keep my eyes open. Your body is working double-time to build the placenta, so sleep is the only way it recovers. Sleep as much as you can now, because once the baby comes, it's a different story!
Haan na, pregnancy me body itna thak jaati hai ki bass sote hi raho aisa lagta hai, ho na. It is completely normal because so many changes are happening inside. Just sleep whenever you get a chance and don't take any stress.
Oh, sleeping is your superpower right now! 😴 Your body is literally creating a whole new human being, which takes so much energy. So go ahead, snuggle with your pregnancy pillow and enjoy those extra naps! 💓
I used to sleep all day, but when we did blood tests, it turned out my thyroid levels were a bit off, which was causing the extra fatigue. Once I started my thyroid meds as per my doctor, my energy levels got much better. Make sure you get your routine blood checks done on time.
