Why am I feeling so tired in my second pregnancy?

When I was pregnant with my second daughter, seasoned moms advised me that some symptoms would be different this time around. While things .... Sure, during this pregnancy you also have a small child to chase, in addition to the normal fatigue of pregnancy, but that's not the only cause. read more

It tends to go away during the second trimester, but will usually return in the third trimester. Fatigue During Pregnancy First Trimester. During early pregnancy, hormonal changes are likely the cause of fatigue. Your body is producing more blood to carry nutrients to your growing baby. Your blood sugar levels and blood pressure are also lower. read more

No one knows for sure what causes fatigue in early pregnancy, but it's possible that hormonal changes – like the dramatic rise in progesterone – are at least partly responsible. For many women, exhaustion is one of the first signs of pregnancy, and they constantly feel tired even before they're showing or carrying any extra weight. read more