I'm pregnant and feel groggy all day.

When a pregnant woman is pregnant, many abnormal conditions will occur in her body because there is an extra life in her belly. Moreover, the physical symptoms of pregnant women are different in each period of pregnancy, but some pregnant women will experience drowsiness in certain months of pregnancy. Its specific symptoms are that pregnant women feel drowsy all day long and still want to sleep no matter how long they sleep. So what is the reason why pregnant women feel drowsy all day long?

Pregnant women are sleepy and lack energy

Pregnant women are prone to drowsiness in the early stages of pregnancy. They feel listless, lack energy all day long, and feel dizzy and want to sleep. This is because the increased secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin and hormones in the body can cause the body's movements to become sluggish. In addition, the body's basal metabolism increases after pregnancy, the body's calorie consumption increases, and insufficient blood sugar may also lead to drowsiness and fatigue during pregnancy.

If expectant mothers experience drowsiness, they don’t need to worry too much, as this is a common pregnancy reaction. Expectant mothers should first keep a happy mood. They can teach themselves some pregnancy health care knowledge to fully understand pregnancy reactions and relieve psychological burdens. Secondly, drink plenty of water, eat more foods rich in fiber and vitamin B1, or take some iron and folic acid tablets for pregnant women; thirdly, ensure adequate sleep, try to rest when you want, and don't force yourself. Finally, pay attention to a balanced diet. If you always want to sleep, you may have a poor appetite. Pay attention to supplementing more nutritious foods, eating small meals frequently, and avoiding insufficient nutrition, which will affect the growth and development of the baby in your belly.

In addition, the husband and family should be more considerate of the pregnant mother. The understanding and support of the family can help the pregnant mother get rid of the troubles of pregnancy reactions such as drowsiness as soon as possible and reduce the psychological burden. Women in early pregnancy are sleepy and weak, and their families may want to make some supplements for them to supplement their nutrition, but they should also take appropriate supplements. If they take too much, it will easily cause the pregnant mother to get irritable and cause insomnia at night, which is not conducive to the pregnant mother's health.

Is it normal for pregnant women to be sleepy?

Drowsiness is a very common early pregnancy reaction among pregnant women. Because each mother has different physical constitutions, living habits and eating habits, the degree of sleepiness and the severity of the sleepiness reaction are different. If pregnant mothers feel tired and sleepy all day during pregnancy, they don’t need to be too nervous. This is a normal reaction during pregnancy.

The reason for pregnant women's sleepiness may be related to the changes in hormones in the body after pregnancy. In addition, the accelerated basal metabolism of pregnant women, accelerated calorie consumption in the body, and insufficient blood sugar may also be the cause of sleepiness. No matter what the cause of the sleepiness reaction, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. Generally, after the early pregnancy period, that is, after 3 months of pregnancy, the sleepiness reaction will improve. After the second trimester, the pregnant mother's sleep can gradually return to normal. However, there are a few mothers who, due to their physical constitution, will show symptoms of fatigue, sleepiness and drowsiness throughout the entire pregnancy. As long as the nutrition is sufficient and the growth and development of the fetus is not affected, there is no need to worry too much, as the symptoms will disappear after the child is born. Some folk sayings say that this situation is a reaction caused by the fetus, so there is a saying of "fetal sleeping".

Adequate sleep is very important for pregnant mothers. Pregnant mothers who have sleepiness reactions do not need to be nervous and can sleep whenever they want. During pregnancy, as the fetus absorbs nutrients from the mother, pregnant mothers are prone to feeling tired. If pregnant mothers feel sleepy, they may wish to take a short nap to relieve fatigue.