im about 6 or 7 weeks pregnant and im so tired that i have to have a nap in the afternoon is this normal? i dont do much in the day so i no im not over doing it. also been getting a dull headache for the past few days is it somethink normal or the start of somethink serious (touch wood the baby is ok) !!!!
2007-08-08 11:08:17 · 10 answers · asked by Hannah S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
As for the tiredness, that is normal. As for the headaches, I am not too sure. I am sure these lovely women on here will be able to help you. Good luck!
2007-08-08 11:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being tired is very normal. All I have to say about it is GET USED TO IT!!! For the next 6-7 weeks you're going to want to take a nap around 4:30-5 then you will go to bed...or should I say PASS OUT around 9-9:30. I'm 14 weeks and am finally over that stage.
However, i'm now getting the severe migraine headaches where I have to be in a dark room in order to feel like my head is not being smashed open with an axe. This, my OB told me is normal as well. Pretty soon the constipation will come!! YAY!!! :)
Good Luck!
2007-08-08 11:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by mikki080 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all sounds perfectly normal. Most women are very tired in early pregnancy. I'm only 5 weeks along and I'm also taking a nap every day even though I get 8 hours of sleep at night!
The headaches are caused by pregnancy hormones. Tylenol is preferable, but if it doesn't work for you, 1 ibuprofen is ok once in a while (but don't ever take it in the third trimester).
In the 2nd trimester you should start feeling much better.
2007-08-08 11:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal to feel very tired. It will probably last most of the first trimester and go away in the second. It may or may not return in the third trimester. Headaches are normal too, but if you have a constant headache that lasts for multiple days and doesn't go away talk to your OB! Good luck and congratulations!
2007-08-08 11:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are common in the first trimester and fatigue is do to a change in hormones and your body's adjustment to pregnancy. I slept all the time during my first trimester (especially with my first pregnancy). Headaches can be easily triggered by many things. You may just be dehydrated, try drink 8 glasses of water a day. Also, are you a caffeine beverage drinker? You may be having withdrawals from the caffeine. My doctor told me that two cups of coffee, tea or soda is fine for pregnant woman (just watch your sugar content with sodas). Good luck and congrats!
2007-08-08 11:21:40 · answer #5 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite normal : ) Just make sure that you get plenty of rest and are taking your prenatal vitamins as well as drinking enough water. Water is vital during pregnancy, and dehydration can cause that dull headache. Remember that while you are pregnant you can take tylenol but no other pain relievers unless directed by your doctor. Congratulations and I hope you feel better soon!
2007-08-08 11:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fatigue is totally normal. Your body is growing a whole new human, and that takes a lot out of you. Headaches are normal, too. I got them when I was pregnant, and my doctor told me to drink more fluids because I could have been dehydrated. Don't drink too much in a short amount of time, though, because it can actually thin your blood. Eight ounces per hour is enough.
2007-08-08 12:11:31 · answer #7 · answered by claireag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal, for both.
The fatigue and headaches should start to fade away around 12 weeks.
Congratulations!
2007-08-08 11:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its very normal to feel this way this early in pregnancy it happens to almost every pregnant woman.
2007-08-08 11:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by rorybellows 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u will be fine it is normal just stay nvm u will be fine
2007-08-08 11:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by audrey w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋