The article discusses the common narrative that pregnant women are told about the challenging aspects of parenthood, particularly regarding sleep deprivation. TikTok creator Mani counters this by sharing her personal experience, explaining that the fatigue of pregnancy is more debilitating than that of caring for a newborn. She reassures pregnant women that their tiredness will shift once the baby arrives, becoming more manageable and functional. Many mothers resonate with her perspective, stating that they found sleep easier post-birth compared to during pregnancy, which is often filled with discomfort and constant interruptions.
"If you're pregnant right now and tired - like, exhausted - but you're worried about being even more tired when your baby gets here, because everyone's telling you 'Get used to it!', don’t listen to them," she begins.
"When you're pregnancy tired, you can't do anything. You have no control over your body; you can't help but sleep. But when you're newborn baby tired, you're sleepy, but you're up. You're functionally sleepy. So it gets better! Don't let them scare you."
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