Are You Pregnant and Getting Exhausted Easily?
Well, that’s what most pregnant women have to undergo during their pregnancy. You may say that fatigue is a daily menu for pregnant women, especially in the early weeks of pregnancy.
Factors affecting it are ranging from the changing of hormones to anemia.
There are ways to conquer the exhaustion:
- Have a lot of rest
Don’t lie to yourself - you know the signals when you’re feeling tired. When, oh, and even before these times come, just stop your activity and take a break. You can just listen to your music player and sing your favorite songs for your baby.
- Keep exercising
You need to have regular exercises to keep blood circulation and oxygen supply flow normally. Walking, swimming, and yoga are perfect exercises for pregnant women.
- Consume foods rich in iron and folic acid
It is to prevent your from anemia. Green vegetables, tofu, red meat, even raisins are good for you.
If all these are accomplished, yet you still feel so exhausted most of the days, you’d better consult it with your doctor.
February 8th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Great tips! I find getting rest harder to do in the last trimester! I can rest .. maybe I should say sleep is harder … Then again I probably will not be sleeping for more than 2 hours for a while!
February 9th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
There’s a website that may be of interest regarding iron deficiency anemia in women. It’s a serious health issue that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Many women believe it’s normal to feel tired, weak or irritable, but 3 million women of reproductive age in the US have iron deficiency anemia, and most don’t even know it. Take a look at www.anemiainwomen.com, sponsored by pharmaceutical company, American Regent, Inc. There’s an anemia questionnaire that may be helpful to some women.