Extreme exhaustion...sign of labor?

[Anonymous]

I am in my last month and am EXHAUSTED. Literally falling asleep during the day and last night it was 8pm and I was done for. Could this be a sign that labor is coming soon??

[Anonymous]

maybe, or it could just be typical "last month of pregnancy" stuff. most of the pregnant women I've known (myself included) HATED the last month of pregnancy, especially if it occurred in the summer.

Make sure you're hydrating more than usual - it's crazy hot out there, and that takes a toll on pregnant women even more than the rest of us.

[Anonymous]

I've never heard of anyone getting extremely exhausted right before labor. I think this is probably just last-month exhaustion. I'm only 33 weeks, and I just about collapsed in bed at 7 pm last night. You're probably not sleeping well at night, you're carrying around a lot of extra weight, and your body is working hard even when you're sleeping, so it's no wonder you're exhausted. You should go ahead and go to bed at 8 every night!

[Anonymous]

I don't think so. I'm 40+ weeks now and have been exhausted for the last 3 weeks. I think its just the heat, the weight, etc.

[Anonymous]

I'm only 34 weeks and already feel exhausted - fatigue has definitely set in. I have been going to bed at 9 PM for the last week and probably could have gone to bed sooner. It's also been hard getting out of bed in the morning. Plus I tire really quickly. Agree with the PP that it's probably the combo of extra weight and heat. Plus in this last stage of pregnancy, your body's doing a lot of work and your baby is growing at a rapid rate. Take it easy, rest up, and be sure to keep hydrated.

[Anonymous]

I think it's mostly a sign of pregnancy.