Hi ladies, I need some help and advice please!
I’m overweight and I’m pregnant with number 2 (23 weeks) I’m running on low energy most days chasing my 4 year old around… 😔 I literally get up every morning feeling so tired and out of breath. I also work in childcare part time which is so challenging while being pregnant. I weigh almost 90 kilos, and it really brings me down! Any tips and advice on what I can do to feel a bit more energised? Safe exercises? Diet changes?
Thanks in advance 💋
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Have you gotten your iron checked ? I recently had bloodwork and I’ve have no energy turns out my iron is low so now I’m on an iron supplement.
I wouldn’t suggest a diet per se but making sure you are fueling your body with healthy foods.

Hey lovely, I’m anemic so need iron tablets, although atm I’ve stopped having them so see how my iron level are for blood results ( doctor wanted to check if my body was doing enough without supplements) I’m nearly 23 weeks as well and my first is 2. Also 92kg (although I’ve lost weight without being sick) I work full time in childcare running a 2-3 year old room so I’m always on the go, hubby works loads so I do mostly everything at home. I do feel tired quite often. I just make sure I keep snacking throughout the day to keep my energy levels going, and I try to rest where I can. But definitely see if you have low iron.

thank you hun, I appreciate this. I think checking my iron levels is definitely a good idea. It doesn’t help when we have our daily jobs and chores at home. I’ll definitely need to snack more as I rarely do this, thanks so much for your input! Xx