As an expecting mother, it can be difficult to manage your energy levels and feel energized throughout the day. Many pregnant women experience fatigue due to a variety of factors, from hormonal changes to lifestyle choices. It’s important for pregnant women to understand why they may be feeling tired, what their body is going through and how they can increase their energy levels in order to stay healthy during pregnancy.
Why Do I Feel So Tired While Pregnant?
There are many reasons why you may feel fatigued while pregnant, including: increased hormone production; physical demands on the body; changes in sleeping patterns; morning sickness or nausea; poor nutrition/dietary habits; stress or anxiety about upcoming labor and delivery events. All these things contribute towards making you more tired than usual.
Is This Normal?
Yes! Feeling exhausted during pregnancy is completely normal as your body goes through lots of major adjustments that require extra rest and sleep for optimal health benefits for both mommy-to-be and baby.
What’s Happening To My Body?
During pregnancy, hormones like progesterone cause blood vessels in the uterus walls to relax which causes lower oxygen supply resulting in feelings of exhaustion while also increasing blood volume by up 50%.
Additionally, other organs such as kidneys work hard filtering out toxins from both mother’s bloodstream as well baby’s too so this increases workload on them leading to further fatigue among mothers-to-be.
How Can I Get More Energy?
There are several ways that expectant moms can boost their energy level naturally without any risk posed onto developing babies inside womb:
- Eating smaller meals more frequently instead larger ones fewer times per day helps maintain steady glucose level, thus avoiding dips associated with hunger pangs Also try adding some protein rich snacks between meals will help keep up stamina even longer periods time;
- Drinking plenty water (at least 8 glasses daily) will not only prevent dehydration, but also reduce chances headaches caused by lack of fluid intake;
- Engaging in light exercise routines such 30 minutes of walking each day boosts circulation allowing better nutrient absorption into cells, thus providing additional strength needed to carry out everyday tasks easily;
- Getting an adequate amount of sleep at night (7–8 hours) allows bodies to recover faster after strenuous activities, ensuring alertness next morning when new challenges arise.
Are There Foods I Can Eat?
Yes, diet can help you with feeling less tired. Experts recommend eating nutritious foods high in vitamins and minerals, including essential fatty acids like omega 3-6-9. These include fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, and quinoa.