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When pregnant, it seems all your energy has been sucked out of you! But you can get some back. Read on to find out how.

These days, it is not uncommon for a woman with a young child, to also have a baby on the way. It means your kids will be closer in age, and so will connect more and have a greater bond, and also that your child bearing is done in one hit and you can return to your career. But it can also mean that you will be exhausted. Doesn’t the idea of chasing around a toddler, constantly playing toys, and doing chores, while managing third trimester just make you tired thinking about it?

While you are never going to beat exhaustion in your pregnancy, you can manage it and also work on increasing you energy levels so you don’t hit the bed every night feeling like you never want to get out of it. A lot of women feel they need to keep going at the same pace and doing the same amount of activities during their pregnancy, only slightly slowing down towards the last few months. There is also the pressure to be organised, get hubby ready to look after the other kids while you’re in hospital or out of action, and have everything purchased that you need for the new baby.

So how can you manage all of this and still have the energy to keep your head up at the end of the day? Try these:

1.       Sleep

Don’t be afraid to give in and have a nap or a sleep. Remember though, your body still has some similarities to your non-pregnant state – if you sleep too much you get even more tired. Recognise you need more sleep, and start going to bed a little earlier at night. Combine this with an afternoon nap – even if it’s with your toddler – so you have the energy to tackle the evening.

2.       Diet

What you eat is really important. Sure, given your growth, pregnancy is a good opportunity to nibble on those things you wouldn’t usually if you were watching your figure. But this doesn’t mean you should change your whole diet. Maintain a carefully balanced diet that includes a lot of nutrients and also energy providers. At the same time, remember not to eat a lot of heavy foods that will sit on your stomach and make you feel tired and lethargic!

3.     Exercise

While your exercise regime will have to change during pregnancy, it doesn’t have to disappear. Change your exercise of choice to something that specifically caters for your condition. Perhaps yoga for pregnant women, or even just sitting on the exercise bike while you watch television. Surprisingly, exercise will add to your energy and endurance levels. Maternity wear shops stock a range of supporting exercise gear that will make you feel more comfortable when doing a light workout.

4.       Supplement

If you’re not getting all the energy and vitamins you need from your diet, talk to your doctor about upping the intake through supplements and vitamins. Remember what you take your baby does too, so you need doc’s permission. Some brands crate a special pregnancy multi-vitamin, this should give you a lot of what you need, and when combined with a little exercise, diet and some good sleep – you will find yourself able to run around for longer!

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