Extremly tired and weak

[Brittney11]

I am 19 wks 4 days and when i go to get up i get really weak and light headed like im going to pass out. Also when i walk i feel like i dont have enough energy to it it feels like im going to fall over. What could this be?

[addysmom]

OH NO!  We have a hyper 13 month old...and are planning on trying in 5 months for another!  LOL...hope I don't have the same issue.  Leighanne is right...have your iron levels checked too!  Also...with the feeling like your heart is beating really fast...have they checked your blood pressure??

[leighanne143]

have your doctor check your iron level.  my friend's was so low when she was pregnant that she could not move and was almost passing out.  once she got extra iron, she felt great

[Brittney11]

I dont do very much but its kind of hard to rest when you have a hyper active 2 yr old trying to use you for something to jump on. But its ok. Thanks for the advice. But when i move around it seems like my heartbeat starts to feel like its about to jump out of my chest.

[addysmom]

You may want to have your doctor check your blood sugar levels.  It sounds to me like you may have low blood sugar...and this is DEFINITELY something you can easily rectify.  Try buying some orange juice with folic acid.  It is extremely good for you and the baby and can give you the extra energy you need to make it through the day.

Also...ALOT of women are exhausted at this point in pregnancy....take it as a sign that you need to slow down and focus on resting.  Its the best thing for you and the baby!

You may also try eating small healthy snacks throughout the day....This can help keep your blood sugar in check!

Hope this helps!!