Fatigue

You will probably feel totally exhausted and wiped out during your first trimester. You may even find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. This is normal. Pregnancy puts a strain on your entire body, which can make you feel very tired. Remember, your body is supporting a developing new life. Your hormone levels have increased, and your metabolism is running high and burning energy, even while you sleep.

Many women experience even more fatigue during subsequent pregnancies than during their first because they must take care of their children in addition to other demands on their time.

Fatigue usually goes away after the first trimester — for a while. Although most of your energy will return by your fourth month, most women begin to feel tired again in the last months of pregnancy.