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Objective: Fatigue during pregnancy and the postnatal period affects the quality of life of women. One of the factors that affect fatigue during pregnancy is the deterioration of sleep quality. We aimed to increase the awareness on this topic to diminish the negative effect of pregnancy on sleep quality and to evaluate the parameters that affected the level of fatigue and sleep quality. We evaluated the roles of protective and risk factors during pregnancy. Material and Methods: Our study involved 232 pregnant who were attending to the Perinatology of Trakya University between March-November 2019. The participants filled Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and The Fatigue Severity Scale. Results: Data we obtained from our study allowed us to review parameters that affect perinatal fatigue. Many pregnant experience fatigue. Support to increase the life standard of mothers will have a role in improving the health of the mother and the baby. The increased sleep quality in pregnant women with increasing income status. A higher education level in women will provide a unique opportunity to prevent pregnant health. We found a lower level of fatigue in pregnant women with regular dietary habits. Those who attended at least once to pregnancy training had lower fatigue scores. The patients who were happy with their pregnancies felt lower fatigue. The sociocultural features of pregnant women and their interpretations of fatigue should be carefully evaluated while providing healthcare services. Fatigue levels of pregnant women presenting to a clinic for routine pregnancy controls should be objectively evaluated. Keywords: Pregnant Women; Caring; Sleeping Habits; Fatigue SPECIAL Purpose: Many women experience prenatal fatigue during pregnancy. Fatigue in pregnancy affects the quality of life of women. One of the main causes that trigger fatigue is negative changes in the quality of sleep. In our study, to relieve the negative impact of pregnancy on sleep quality and fatigue, we aimed at raising awareness of this in the maternal care process. We have studied sociodemographic variables, risk factors. Tools and Methods: Our study was done with pregnant women applying to the University of Trakya Perinatology Clinic. The participants were questioned about the sociodemographic characteristics, the clinical characteristics, and the "Sleep Quality Index" and "The scale of fatigue severity" questions were addressed. The findings: Many females experienced fatigue and, as they approach birth, the predilection of insomnia increased. As the parity increases, the fatigue increases. Our study found that the quality of sleep in the last trimester was low. As the income level increases, the quality of sleep increases. In addition, it was observed that as the level of education increases, the quality of sleep tends to increase. The increase in educated women in society has come to the belief that it is necessary to preserve pregnancy health, which is an important component of public health. The worker’s fatigue was at a better level. As the fatigue rate increases, the quality of sleep has decreased. People with regular eating habits were less tired. Sleep was good in regular foods. In our study, the fatigue points of those who participated in pregnancy training were better. We observed that those who were happy with their pregnancy felt less tired. In the presentation of health care services, while evaluating maternal fatigue, the socio-cultural characteristics of women, the quality of sleep should be examined. For the provision of quality health care, it is recommended to examine the well-being of pregnancies. Based on this understanding, appropriate plans should be developed to help manage maternal fatigue. Keywords: Pregnancy experience; Pregnancy; Pregnancy care; Quality of sleep; Perinatal fatigue

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