Weakness during pregnancy is a normal occurrence. The body of the expectant mother changes significantly, there is a huge load on all systems, hormonal changes are added to this.
There is no specific scenario for the development of weakness, for each woman the manifestations are individual. Someone's malaise accompanies almost the entire pregnancy, for some, the manifestations are very rare. Perhaps the weakness during pregnancy will occur in the first trimester, and may overtake in the third.
Manifestations of ailments are various and most often depend on the gestational age. In the first trimester, many women are worried about early toxicosis. It is associated with hormonal changes. During this period, the development of the placenta is actively occurring, which produces a large number of hormones that contribute to the restructuring of the mother's body to bear the baby. Such a weakness during pregnancy, as toxicosis, can be called a side effect, adapting the body to its new position.
Toxicosis may not occur at all, but it can be quite strong. The appearance of vomiting 4-5 times a day and a slight weight loss is considered normal, but if the amount of vomiting increases and is accompanied by profuse salivation and a large loss of body weight, a woman needs medical help. A strong manifestation of toxicosis harms the child. The mother’s body is dehydrated and the fetus receives less and less nutrients and oxygen, which is very dangerous and can even lead to miscarriage or various malformations. Most often, in this case, the expectant mother will be offered hospitalization and a course of treatment to support the body and facilitate the manifestation of toxicosis.
Almost every woman is accompanied by such pregnancy weakness as dizziness. This is the result of changes in the circulatory system of the body. The vessels become larger, the circle of blood circulation and the total blood volume increase. In some cases, the cause is the pressure of the growing uterus on the vessels. Dizziness is more common in the second and third trimester. This weakness manifests itself when standing up, abruptly straightening, changing position. This is due to a sudden outflow of blood from the brain, resulting in a drop in pressure. Therefore, you just can’t jump up abruptly, otherwise it can lead to fainting.
Such severe weakness during pregnancy, such as dizziness and fainting, can be triggered by low blood sugar, this occurs with very long intervals between meals or from a lack of nutrients. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the diet and diet, which must include vegetables, fruits and protein-rich foods.
Dizziness also causes a long stay in a stuffy, unventilated room, especially in the heat. Therefore, pregnant women just need air conditioning or a fan in the summer. But even with intense heat, the room should be regularly ventilated, otherwise the accumulation of carbon dioxide will lead not only to a fainting state, but also to a headache. If suddenly there is a weakness during pregnancy and the woman feels an approaching fainting, it is necessary to increase the flow of blood to the brain. To do this, lie down and raise your legs (you can simply lay a pillow under them or lean them against the wall). If there is no opportunity to lie down, then you can stand on one knee and bend as if tying shoelaces.
If a syncope occurs quite often, it is better not to risk it and not leave the house alone and be sure to inform the doctor about this weakness, this may be the cause of any disease.