“Even my eight naps per day weren’t enough…”
If you apply common sense to the idea of fatigue in pregnancy, its no surprise. Your body is working really hard, all the time, to build a whole other person! Many women find that their fatigue peaks around week 9 of pregnancy – this is when the placenta is under construction, which takes a lot of energy.
One of the best things you can do to help with fatigue in pregnancy is to eat foods which are as nutritionally dense as possible. I’m taking about whole foods like fresh fruits and veggies, organic meats, eggs and dairy products, nuts, seeds, whole grains and plenty of water. This can help you acquire and store up many of your much needed essential nutrients.
One of the main nutrients your body needs for ultimate baby construction is iron. Your body is basically doubling the blood supply in the first trimester – which means you need tones of iron. At this time, even if you’re not anaemic – it can sure feel like you are! Fatigue, dizziness, faintness, trouble seeing properly and other lovely symptoms can arise.
So what happens if you’re like me and the only thing you could possibly eat is oranges and toast (or some other specific food)? For me, herbs were the answer.
My herbalist made me a wonderful custom formula to help my tired body. This mild herbal pregnancy tea was nothing short of a miracle when it came to increasing energy. The formula featured a few wonderful herbs such as Red Raspberry Leaf to promote a healthy and strong uterus, Oatstraw to help me feel relaxed without making me drowsy and Marshmallow root to help keep my bowel movements regular and comfortable. The main attraction however, was the almighty Nettle Leaf.
Michelle Kapler
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