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Are Tiredness And Feeling Sleepy Normal During Pregnancy?

Well I am currently 8 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I wanted to know if it is normal to be extremely tired and sleepy all the time. I have 2 boys one is going to be 7 and the other is 4 1/2 and I don't recall feeling so sleepy and tired all the time like I do now. So, is this normal? My first prenantal appointment is not until March 15.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
In my opinion feeling weak and tired can be one of the symptoms of pregnancy.

It may not be present in all the pregnancies.

The causes for weakness might be low HB or low blood sugar etc.

There will be continuous supply of glucose to fetus leaving the mother hypoglycaemic or low sugar.

So you need to have 3 meals and 2 snacks per day.ie.,have something every 2 hourly to avoid low sugars.

Also take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day.

And I would like you to check HB tested to rule out anaemia as it also causes similar symptoms.

Nothing to worry.Follwing the diet pattern as I explained you helps in clearing the problem.

So relax.Avoid stress and intercourse.
Take rest about 8 hours of sleep ie ., 1-2 hours in afternoon and 6-8 hours at night.

Hope this helps.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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Are Tiredness And Feeling Sleepy Normal During Pregnancy?

Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion feeling weak and tired can be one of the symptoms of pregnancy. It may not be present in all the pregnancies. The causes for weakness might be low HB or low blood sugar etc. There will be continuous supply of glucose to fetus leaving the mother hypoglycaemic or low sugar. So you need to have 3 meals and 2 snacks per day.ie.,have something every 2 hourly to avoid low sugars. Also take adequate fluids upto 3 litres per day. And I would like you to check HB tested to rule out anaemia as it also causes similar symptoms. Nothing to worry.Follwing the diet pattern as I explained you helps in clearing the problem. So relax.Avoid stress and intercourse. Take rest about 8 hours of sleep ie ., 1-2 hours in afternoon and 6-8 hours at night. Hope this helps. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha