Tiredness in the third month of pregnancy

Early-pregnancy hormones, disrupted sleep, nausea, and the effort of adapting to pregnancy can all reduce stamina. Some people begin to feel better as the first trimester ends, while others remain tired. Fatigue is not a reliable measure of how a pregnancy is progressing. Anaemia, dehydration, infection, low mood, or another health issue can also contribute, particularly when tiredness is out of proportion to your routine.

Plan demanding tasks for the time of day when you have most energy and accept help with meals or chores. Keep water nearby and choose frequent meals with fibre and protein if nausea makes larger meals difficult. A short walk can support sleep and mood if you feel well enough. Keep antenatal appointments and take prescribed supplements as directed rather than adding products without advice.

Contact your maternity team if fatigue is stopping you from working, eating, washing, or caring for yourself, or if it does not ease with rest. Seek prompt advice for dizziness, fainting, racing heartbeat, breathlessness, fever, persistent vomiting, dark urine, or reduced urination. Emergency care is appropriate for chest pain, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, or heavy bleeding.

Ask whether you need a blood count or other checks, whether your nausea is affecting hydration, and how to balance activity with rest. Tell your clinician about dietary restrictions, sleep changes, mood symptoms, and any medicine or supplement you use.