{"id":1276,"date":"2023-03-28T23:17:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T23:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chministries.org\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2023-09-20T15:28:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:28:50","slug":"pregnancy-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chministries.org\/blog\/pregnancy-fatigue\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Anyone who\u2019s experienced fatigue can attest to how debilitating it can be. Pregnancy fatigue is no exception. It\u2019s hard to work up the willpower to accomplish the things you need to, like budgeting<\/a>, preparing your house, and preparing your heart<\/a> for your coming baby<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can relate to this, you’re not alone\u2014pregnancy fatigue is normal. But just because it\u2019s normal doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When does pregnancy fatigue start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sudden, extreme fatigue is one of the earliest indicators of pregnancy. When does fatigue start in pregnancy? Unfortunately, it can start as early as the first week after conception. Extreme tiredness in early pregnancy<\/a> is most common, but pregnancy fatigue can extend to both the second trimester<\/a> and third trimester<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does pregnancy fatigue feel like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy fatigue may feel like lack of motivation, trouble getting up in the morning, difficulty completing tasks, going to bed earlier than usual, and trouble staying asleep. You\u2019ll typically need to sleep for longer periods of time\u2014between 8-10 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of pregnancy fatigue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your exhaustion will differ depending on what stage of your pregnancy you\u2019re in. Early pregnancy exhaustion has different causes than late pregnancy exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early pregnancy exhaustion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In early pregnancy, your body goes through a myriad of changes<\/a>, and these changes naturally lead to fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n