Is too much sleep harmful to the fetus?

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Assalomu aleykum! I am currently 6 and a half months pregnant and have never suffered from toxicosis to date, but my only problem is too much sleep. The more I sleep, the less I get, isn't too much sleep harmful to the fetus?

Let’s take a closer look at sleep during pregnancy in the three trimesters.
In the first trimester drowsiness is natural. It is associated with an increase in blood levels of progesterone - a hormone that plays a crucial role in various stages of pregnancy and childbirth.
Sleepiness in the first trimester is not only normal, but also necessary for the body, which means that you should not struggle with it. Sleep as much as you want, if you have the chance. If not, at least make time to go to bed early and go to bed.
In the second trimester if drowsiness does not pass, this is not a sudden cause for panic: pregnancy still requires a lot of energy, and the constant desire to sleep can also occur for natural reasons. But in this case it is important to consult a doctor, because during this period, drowsiness can be a symptom of anemia, and it is dangerous for the fetus.
In addition to anemia, anemia can also be caused by excessive drowsiness during this period as a result of low blood pressure (hypotension). It is therefore necessary to consult a doctor.
Uncontrolled sleep, in the third trimester, the quality of a woman's night's sleep is significantly reduced: the abdomen does not allow it to be comfortable, there is shortness of breath and swelling, the pressure in the bladder of the uterus makes it necessary to go to the toilet several times a night… All this to night It interferes with rest, fatigue increases, and drowsiness occurs in a pregnant woman.
But drowsiness in the third trimester can still be a sign of anemia or hypotension.