PREGNANCY: WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
Feeling tired. This is a fairly common thing doctor hear from women in early pregnancy, particularly from about eight to fifteen weeks; after then it seems to decrease. It might have something to do with the blood-flow changes associated with pregnancy. There is also a lot happening in your body (creating a baby is a pretty energy-utilising process). We tend to think of strenuous physical exertion as the only type of activity which should wear us out, but in fact mental and biological work use our resources, too. It also makes biological sense for our bodies to aim to conserve energy early in the pregnancy to ensure that things get off to a good start.
Feeling hungry. Don’t fall into the old ‘eating for two’ trap. Yes, your requirements will be greater, and that, plus the morning sickness thing, may change your appetite. However, don’t go overboard. The increased intake you need is not that great, if you have an adequate diet to begin with. If you feel you need extra food, try to make it useful food. Legend has it that pregnant women typically have food cravings, often for bizarre foods or combinations. There may be some biological reason for this, such as we crave foods which contain nutrients we are lacking, but it would be difficult to prove. (It may also be difficult to believe that pregnant women could be suffering from Tim Tarn deficiency.)
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