How long will the fatigue last?
For most women, the second trimester’s glow and increased energy quickly make up for the first trimester’s extreme fatigue. Therefore, don’t worry if it seems like all you’re doing during the first few weeks is lounging around, nodding off, or napping. Its normal. Despite the fact that third-trimester fatigue is common due to disturbed sleep and growing discomforts, this too will pass with time.
Is it common to be so tired in the first trimester of pregnancy?
For many women, the extreme fatigue (fatigue) of the first trimester is quite a surprise, leaving them feeling like they need to crawl into bed. Additionally, those who are typically ambitious and full of energy find the transition to be particularly challenging. During the first few weeks of pregnancy, women who typically only require 6 hours of sleep at night frequently discover that they need almost double that amount. And for some people, difficulty falling or staying asleep for more than a few hours at night coexists with daytime fatigue. Additionally, nausea and vomiting can significantly sap your energy.
Fortunately, this is normal. Your body is telling you to take it easy and give it some time to adjust to the amazing changes that are taking place inside. You get tired because of hormonal changes, particularly the hormone progesterone. This hormone rises sharply in the first trimester. Your heart also pumps faster and harder as blood volume rises to supply the growing placenta and the fetal circulation. This results in faster pulse and breathing rates. You may also experience fatigue if your iron levels are low, though this is more typical in later pregnancy.
Why am I so tired?
It’s a big task that takes a lot of time and effort to create human life. First trimester fatigue is your body’s way of telling you to slow down and give it time to adjust to the amazing changes occurring inside.
Several factors may contribute to first trimester pregnancy fatigue, including: