As you already know, tiredness, nausea, lack of energy and general body aches come with the first trimester of pregnancy. Unfortunately there is no real way to overcome the fatigue you may be feeling that is causing you to sleep for longer periods of time. The best advice during pregnancy is to listen to your body. If it is telling you to slow down, do not push yourself too hard. Trying to cramp in late night study sessions will only add additional stress to your pregnancy, which is unhealthy for you and the baby. Speaking to your professors about your situation is one way to try and work out an arrangement that will accommodate you and your growing baby.

The foods you consume may have something to do with the extreme amount of tiredness and lack of energy you are feeling. In the morning, try consuming oatmeal versus sugary cereal. Oatmeal is packed with whole grains, which help to stimulate the brain and stabilize your blood sugar levels, allowing you to have more energy for longer periods of time.

Fruits have natural sugars and they help the body to find the energy it needs to function properly. When you are starting to doze off in class, grab for a piece of fruit to give your body a quick pick me up. While it may not last long, it can at least help you wake up long enough to get all the information you need from your professor.

Carrying a baby inside of you is going to take a lot of energy. The baby is completely dependant upon your body and the foods you consume. It will draw from the foods you eat so this is why some of the foods you eat may not seem like they are doing anything to increase your energy levels.

Feeling fatigued usually begins within 4 weeks of conception and during the first trimester, you will be at your worst state as far as dealing with tiredness goes. By the last trimester, many of the same symptoms will come back and you will also feel uncomfortable by the end. Your body is working twice as hard as normal to adequately provide for the new baby that is growing inside you and your hormones are going to be out of whack. While the hormones are adjusting, they can also cause fatigue to occur and they also cause other things like mood swings and food cravings.

Take comfort in knowing that you won't feel this tired all the time. By the time you are about 16 weeks along, you should start to feel your energy levels increase and you won't feel tired all the time. Keep in mind that you will not be able to do most of the same things you used to. Take it easy and learn how to rest. Perhaps you can get some of the lectures on tape so you can listen to them when you are awake and functioning properly.

Make sure your bed is comfortable to rest on. Use a body pillow to snuggle with as this will help you as you adjust to lying on your left side to sleep. Some pregnant women experience an unusual amount of tiredness during the first trimester because they aren't getting the proper amount of rest they need at night. When your body tells you to rest, take the opportunity to rest. Slow down for a few weeks as this phase will pass and your body does need the rest. Cut your schoolwork in half and cut down the rest of your responsibilities like cooking and cleaning.