28/12/2025
The Hidden Reason You’re Always Tired During Pregnancy”👇👇
Many pregnant women say:
“I sleep, but I still wake up tired.”
And people reply:
“That’s pregnancy.”
Yes but there’s more to it, and understanding it helps you cope better 👇
🤰 Why Pregnancy Tiredness Feels Different
This isn’t normal tiredness from doing too much.
It’s deep, heavy, body-draining tiredness.
Here’s why:
• Your body is making extra blood for you and your baby
• Your heart works harder to pump that blood
• Pregnancy hormones slow your body down
• Your body may be running low on iron
• You’re building a baby 24/7 even while sleeping
So even if you rest, your body is still working.
🩸 One Big Hidden Cause: Low Blood (Iron)
Many pregnant women have low iron, especially in early and mid-pregnancy.
Low iron can cause:
• Constant tiredness
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Palpitations
• Headaches
👉 That’s why blood tests at antenatal clinics are important tiredness is sometimes a warning, not just a symptom.
❤️ What Helps (Simple and Practical)
✔ Rest without guilt
✔ Eat iron-rich foods (beans, vegetables, meat, eggs)
✔ Take your pregnancy supplements as prescribed
✔ Drink enough water
✔ Attend antenatal checks don’t skip blood tests
🚩 When to Speak to a Health Worker
Talk to your midwife or doctor if:
• Tiredness is extreme
• You feel faint or breathless
• You struggle to do basic activities
• Rest doesn’t help at all