If you feel that these symptoms put you at risk for having accidents, ask your health care provider about it. Toward the end of pregnancy, your balance changes with the changing weight and shape of your body. Also, because women tire more easily when pregnant, even those in the best physical shape will find heavy work more tiring than usual. A certain amount of stress can give you more energy and make you more productive. Too much stress, however, can cause depression, headaches, tiredness, weight gain, changes in eating habits, and problems coping with everyday life.
Stress even plays a role in how well a person can resist disease.
Women who combine a full-time job with housework and child care may feel especially tired and stressed. Your partner or others may need to take on more duties so that you can get enough rest. Careful planning and enough sleep are very important. There is much to be learned about the effects of stress on pregnancy. Talk with your health care provider about ways to relieve stress.