About Women's Health Issues

The period of pregnancy is a time of great excitement and expectations in the life of a woman. This is the time she busily awaits the arrival of her little one. Though primarily a happy phase, this period is quite often riddled with instances of morning sickness and fatigue. Let us see how to combat your pregnancy fatigue and enjoy every bit of this wonderful time.

Fighting the Pregnancy Fatigue

Fatigue, which is a common symptom during the first and third trimesters, can be easily managed. Here are a few simple ways to manage your pregnancy fatigue:

1. Whenever you experience fatigue during pregnancy, consult your health care provider immediately. Tiredness can be caused by anaemia (low count of iron in your blood), thyroid related issues or even gestational diabetes.
2. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can also cause fatigue. There are natural supplements available online that can promote digestion and control nausea and vomiting. However, choose a supplement that is 100% safe for you as well as your baby. In case of doubts, you could take your doctor’s opinion before starting a supplement.
3. Include exercises as part of your daily activity. Pranayama and other yoga asanas can prove to be beneficial to you in more than one way. In the first place, they help relieve a lot of pressure off your back. Also, yoga helps improve blood circulation in your body and boosts the production of endorphins, which in turn can increase your overall energy level.
4. Use essential oils such as tea tree, geranium, clary sage, bergmot, rosewood, or lavender in your bath.
5. Follow a healthy diet with large portions of fruits and vegetables preferably in the form of fresh salads. Fruits and vegetables, when taken raw, require just a few hours to be digested and eventually produce energy. On the other hand, it might take a day for your system to digest meat. The key to combating fatigue during pregnancy is to eat small portions of healthy diet, say about 6 or 7 times in a day, at regular intervals rather than 3 large meals a day.
6. Ask for help when necessary. You can either have your partner, a friend or someone in the family to run quick errands for you. Any additional work can bring down your energy levels drastically.
7. It is quite natural to have mood swings during this phase. Don’t let any form of disturbances in the external environment trouble you within. Indulge in your hobbies that will keep you happy and occupied.

To summarize, you can combat your pregnancy fatigue by eating foods that produce quick energy and avoiding activities that can drain you easily. Remember that half your energy is being used by the little one inside you.  After all, your well being is of prime importance to the life that is growing within you.