| It is fairly common knowledge that pregnant women | | | | breakfast, as their body will need to be refueled in the |
| become very tired in their last trimester. But did you | | | | morning. |
| know that being unusually tired can be one of the first | | | | No matter how busy they may be, pregnant-women |
| signs of pregnancy? | | | | should also be careful not to skip lunch, as it's important |
| It can be frustrating for pregnant-women who work full | | | | to keep the body fueled! |
| time to be advised to just take a nap when they are | | | | If you are pregnant and frequently get sick or dizzy, |
| tired. When is the last time your boss let you take a | | | | ask yourself if you are eating frequently enough. You |
| nap at work? While taking a nap when it is practical to | | | | are now burning calories at a faster rate and need |
| do so is a good idea, it is also helpful to adjust a few | | | | more calories than you did before. |
| habits to reduce the fatigue. | | | | Iron is very important for all women, but especially for |
| For pregnant-women, the feeling of wanting to sleep | | | | pregnant women. Spinach, red meat, and many other |
| after eating large meals can be much stronger than it | | | | foods contain iron, and some doctors may advise |
| is for most people, yet pregnant-women must be sure | | | | pregnant women to also take a supplement, |
| they are eating enough to meet the needs of their | | | | particularly if fatigue is an issue. |
| baby. Eating frequent, smaller meals instead of a | | | | Lastly, don't forget that rest is important too! Pregnant |
| couple of large meals each day and reduce fatigue in | | | | women should be sure to get lots of sleep each night, |
| many women. | | | | which will soon be a rare luxury once the baby is born, |
| It is very important that pregnant-women don't skip | | | | so enjoy it now! |