32 weeks pregnant and feeling unwell

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So I’m 32 weeks and feeling awful in myself. I have rib pain all of the time, fatigued, no motivation and general feeling rotten. I’ve also had a lot of mental and emotional stress the past 3 month with 2 very close family members passing away with 8 weeks of each other. Work is killing me at the min I get home exhausted and in pain but I do have regular breaks at work so not much more I can do, any tips or advice to boost energy and feel better in myself? I feel like I’m really struggling

Maybe it’s time to take some sick leave. You should visit your GP and get signed off. Maybe you’re anaemic, who knows., get yourself checked out. You won’t have long to go before mat leave and you sound exhausted. You and baby are first priority.

Sounds like u need a break and some you time! I would def get signed off work and just relax for a bit. You need to think of yourself and your baby.

Speak to your midwife ref pains. Might be nothing but worth getting checked just in case.
Can you take any annual leave etc pre Birth? Get some rest and it sound slike your body is telling you too

Have you had your bloods checked for iron levels recently? If it’s fallen, could be contributing to your fatigue & general feeling awful.

I get awful rib pain, I really empathise. Work is the worst place for it. By lunch time, I could cry in pain. I’m constantly up & down and shuffling around to try relive it a bit. When I get home, I have to just lay and stretch out on the sofa (easier said than done with a toddler who wants to play)!

Sorry you’ve had a rough time is there anyway you could work at home some of the time? I WFH two days a week now (one day I’ve always done but I’ve added another).. Use some annual leave? Maybe have a week off to just fully rest up and take a breather? Could you look to bring your maternity forwards a bit & tack on some annual leave?

It’s physically tough at the end of pregnancy, let alone if you have some emotional trauma as well. Take the time to process the losses, maybe even speak to someone if you are struggling. I know it feels like forever but you are on the home straight 🧡

Thank you all so much for your replies

I’ve had bloods checked last week and all okay which is good, I’m just trying to rest when I can. I work in a hospital so no chance of reduced work or working from home. I’m going to ride it out and see what I’m like by the end of the week and go from there I think

You could definitely considering starting your Maternity leave earlier than planned.

You know what's best for you but as you're struggling this much I would think that might help.

Speak to your midwife first, then possibly your GP.

Wishing you all the best