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Why don’t pregnant women always have an appetite? Can pregnancy make us lose our cravings for our favorite foods and snacks? Is this a cause for concern? What to do in this situation? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
How to stimulate the appetite of a pregnant woman?
Hello and welcome. This is Kasia. I am now four months pregnant and I don’t know why I lost my appetite all at once. Nothing gives me pleasure. After work, my husband sometimes brings me my favorite snacks, which I could eat almost every day even before getting pregnant. I also lost my desire for my favorite grain coffee with milk, my favorite childhood drink. Of course I eat something from time to time, but I do it out of duty rather than pleasure.
My husband is very worried about me because he is afraid that my lack of appetite might somehow affect the child’s health. I will add that I am pregnant for the second time. Before that, I didn’t appetite problems. What’s more, I ate a variety of meals and wanted to eat sweet, salty and sour at the same time. Now everything has changed and I don’t know what’s going on.
I’m happy, my husband looks after me for a medal, I don’t feel depressed or anything like that. I also feel professionally fulfilled and loved by my family and friends. I am writing about this to exclude any suspicions of depression. Nevertheless, I would be grateful for the advice. Thank you in advance for your answer. Kasia from Ireland.
The doctor explains the reasons for the lack of appetite in pregnancy
There can be many reasons responsible for decrease in appetite. Lack of appetite often occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy, when women often suffer from nausea. There are a number of conditions that include manifest themselves lack of appetite. These include any infections. Fever, muscle and joint pain, runny nose and cough, sore throat naturally reduce the appetite. Dietary mistakes and a poor diet may be responsible for the lack of appetite. Meals consisting of processed foods can cause stomach discomfort and consequently loss of appetite.
Diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, duodenal ulcers, stomach ulcers can manifest themselves, among others, lack of appetite. If the lack of appetite persists for a long time, this condition should not be taken lightly. Psychological factors play an important role in the absence of appetite. This condition may be associated with chronic stress, fear of childbirth. There are many factors that can lead to this.
The choice of treatment for anorexia depends on the cause that caused the condition. Try to eat smaller portions more often. Each pregnancy is different, so not necessarily what you liked before will still apply in your current pregnancy. Perhaps a little more exercise and fresh air will improve your appetite. A diet of a pregnant woman it should contain all the necessary nutrients. Therefore, it is important to ensure that meals are nutritious and nutritious, as well as contain the necessary vitamins and microelements.
Lack of appetite is the only symptom that is not specific to a specific disease. Additional accompanying symptoms are important. I suggest you visit the gynecologist and obstetrician who is managing your pregnancy. Your doctor will verify if you need to worry about this condition. After collecting a complete interview and examining the patient, the doctor will decide on the further procedure and provide you with recommendations. If necessary, the doctor will perform additional diagnostics and start appropriate treatment.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
In case of lack of appetite, you can try dietary supplements available on Medonet Market, eg appetite syrup with vitamins and bitter orange.
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