While fatigue is a more common symptom of pregnancy, some expectant mothers report feeling a huge boost of energy towards the end of the third trimester. Many women who do not experience a direct increase in energy may notice an increase in sex drive during all or part of their pregnancy. Additionally, because pregnancy fatigue is so common in the first trimester, women may notice a relative increase in energy during the second trimester as you spend less energy building the placenta.

What is the reason of this?

Increased hormones are the most likely cause for increased sex drive throughout pregnancy, and also explains the high energy levels towards the end of pregnancy as an increase in adrenaline is likely towards the end of pregnancy. Besides biological factors, pure emotion and excitement of anticipation can also be causes of increased energy.

Tips

If you are experiencing big fluctuations in energy level and you think you can conquer the world with one hand, try to remember that you are still pregnant! Do not overexert yourself and try to get plenty of rest.