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If you have always associated pregnancy with cravings and loads of cream and cheese, you might be in for a shock when you get pregnant. The general image of a pregnant woman portrayed on the big and small screens is of someone who is allowed to “eat for two people” and who wants to eat all the time. A steady weight gain in a pregnant woman is a cause for celebration. However, reality is not always that rosy, thanks to the loss of appetite and nausea a good many pregnant women go through. If you are pregnant, and if you do not feel like eating, it can be a major cause of concern, mainly because pregnancy is that phase of your life when good nutrition is of utmost importance. So, what do you do? Read on.
Loss of appetite and nausea are very common during the first trimester of any pregnancy.The reasons can be multiple. It can be-
Of course, it is important that you do get enough nutrients in your body to support the needs of your growing baby. Though it is not all important to put on pounds during the first trimester, the later trimesters have to be accompanied with substantial weight gain so that the baby grows and develops properly. Some tips to combat the issue of loss of appetite are:
We hope you follow the above tips and ensure good nutrition throughout your pregnancy, whether you have nausea or not. However, we know this is not easy. And one question that makes all pregnant women, especially in the first trimester, anxious is:
There is some room for relief here. When you are pregnant, your baby becomes your body’s first priority. This means that whether you eat or not, your baby takes all that it requires from your body. Your body has lot of stored nutrients which act like a reserve for the fetus. This will last till your nausea phase passes and you are back at your dining table again. So, no, your baby’s growth is not impacted by your loss of appetite. The only person who will suffer if you are unable to eat is, unfortunately, you. You will feel tired and lethargic all the time, which is why we hope you can follow the tips we mentioned in this article. Know about the top foods that can fill you with energy during pregnancy.
Have a safe pregnancy!
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