Fighting Fatigue Guide

Ahh yes� pregnant women are quite prone to fatigue. Physical, mental, and emotional (not to mention lifestyle) changes that happen while dealing with pregnancy can cause a lot of stress. Here are some tips to help cope with pregnancy fatigue:

Big meals can send mommies to sleep right after eating them. The best option is to have many light nutritious meals throughout the day. Bring small bags of cheese, fruits, nuts, cereals, soda crackers, and veggie sticks to munch on for snacks. Avoid sugary foods. They only give short-lived energy boosts that can leave you twice as tired afterwards.

Make sure to get plenty of rest. Try to reserve 15 minutes of your lunch time or 10 minutes during coffee breaks for power naps. It is also best to give yourself some quiet personal time in the evening. To ensure this, sign on the help of your spouse, children, or anyone else who live at home to take-over some of the chores. If you are a single mom, plan your chores so that you can get to bed as early as possible.

Don�t forget to exercise. This can be as simple as taking brisk walks in the park or down the neighborhood in the morning or in the afternoon. This will not only relieve stress, but it will also help the blood in your body to circulate better and therefore avoiding cramps and bloating. If you have access to a pool, some gentle paddling or floating on the water can help you relax.

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Here are a few signs of fatigue:

Do you feel weak, as if you are always lacking in energy?
Do you feel exhausted at the end of every day, or even when you�ve just waken up in the morning?
Does your heart beat faster and your breath shorter than usual even with little physical exertion?
Do you often feel light-headed as if you are going to pass out?

If you think you have all these symptoms, then you should see a doctor. Also, re-examine your lifestyle and see what causes unnecessary stress. You may perhaps need to change your diet or work practice. You may also want to be more active and exercise more.