How To Fight Exhaustion During Pregnancy. Stay hydrated and eat healthy meals: Fatigue is common throughout pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

They may want to run tests to make sure you don’t have anemia or hypothyroidism. If you're at work all day, a nap may not be an option, but you’ll likely find that putting your feet up at your desk or in a break room during lunch or downtime may give you a quick boost of energy or simply help with swelling in the feet and ankles in the latter part of pregnancy. Here are a few ways to beat fatigue during pregnancy.