Pregnancy Fatigue
I’m tired. Period. Just tired. Some days, my body is just worn out. From the time I get up, even washing the table or walking around taking way too much effort. The other day, my arm ached just from wiping off the table, my back hurt from washing 4 dishes, and I got out of breath from walking across our house. 2nd trimester of pregnancy can mean fatigue.
Why? Baby is starting to crowd the belly, which means the lungs get pushed up and have less space to expand. Plus, baby is growing, requiring more nutrients and more energy, which leaves you with less as you adjust to different demands on your body.
Fatigue Cures and Remedies
Really, there is no cure, but there are things that can help:
-Get plenty of sleep.
-Drink LOTS of fluids.
-Eat healthy. Healthy foods give you more energy, even if that isn’t what you are craving.
-Take sitting breaks between activities.
-Power naps: Yes. Energy drinks: not so much. Try a glass of orange juice instead.
-Talk to your doctor if you feel like it’s super bad or constant, something might be out of whack.
-Let people help you. You don’t have to do everything alone. Don’t pretend you aren’t tired
A friend asked how I deal with the fatigue while chasing a 1 year old around as well. The answer: I don’t know. I just do. I have to, so I just keep plugging along and God gives me the energy to make it through each day. If it’s a day at home, I sometimes lay on the floor and let Micah play around me or I sit in a chair and let him be a crazy man outside. On work days, I make sure I sit down to do my charting, sit down if I’m having a prolonged conversation with a patient, and lean against a wall or counter when I’m standing.
I think fatigue is just part of the entire pregnancy!
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