Pregnancy - gone off all food and drink?

jessieblac

I am 7 weeks pregnant and have completely gone off all food and drink. I'm hungry but every food I think about eating makes me feel nauseas. I don't have any cravings and cannot enjoy anything I eat like I used to. Anyone else get this or have any idea why this is happening?

Thank you

Answer
It is common, I lost 8 pounds the first 12 weeks of pregnancy with my first child. Pregnancy affects your appetite and the flavor of foods, I had more food aversions than I had cravings.

You do, however, need to TRY to eat. You have to do it for your baby, and your health. Fluids are most important, drink lots of water. Ginger ale or ginger cookies made with real ginger will help with the nausea. Try to eat some fruits and vegetables, and protein of some kind (be it meat, nuts, tofu, etc...). Eventually you will find a couple foods that you can handle without getting sick. And make sure to take your prenatal vitamins.

Congrats!!!

Best Foods/drinks during pregnancy?!?

Morena

I'm almost 19 weeks pregnant & it seems as if everything I'm eating is causing me to either throw up or have a heartburn. I know those are pregnancy symptoms but this happens just about everyday sometimes all day. Fruits & salads are the only thing that seem to digest. Is there any other foods or drinks I should try to reduce the constant heartburns & vomitting? P.S. I hate bread, tomatoes, avocados, red meat (actually meat in general but I know I have to eat it). Prior to my pregnancy I loved food & eating now I hate it & scared all the time to even eat but I know I have too

Answer
Fruits and salads are great to eat no matter if you are pregnant or not.

Here are some foods that fight heartburn and would be food for you during pregnancy:
1. Oatmeal
2. Ginger
3. Aloe Vera (look up recipes that use this as a thickener)
4. Salad (you have this one covered)
5. Banana
6. Melon
7. Fennel
8. Chicken and turkey
9. Fish and seafood
10. Roots and greens
11. Celery
12. Parsley
13. Couscous and rice

I found a site has a few great ways to prevent heartburn. I will summarize for you so you don't have to go through the slide show.

1. Eat small meals
2. Take it slow (eating too quickly can cause heartburn and indigestion)
3. Sip liquids
4. Walk a bit after eating
5. Don't eat right before bed
6. Keep your head and upper chest elevated at night
7. Know your triggers (in other words, try to keep track of what makes you feel ill. Caffeine, chocolate, and citrus are all common triggers)
8. Wear loose-fitting clothing
9. Try ginger (some women find that ginger tea, candies, or ginger ale help when they feel ill)
10. Use an antacid
11. Discuss H2 blockers (medication that is stronger than an antacid)

As a last note, and I know it is *not* healthy, but I have a friend who was only able to eat Top Ramen during a great portion of her pregnancy because that is the only thing that kept her from being sick. You need to try different foods and see what works for you.

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