My doctor is on vacation so I can't call him until next week. I'm 34wks prego today and for the past week I've had less of an appetite for some reason. I don't know if it was due to hormones that are causing some depression in me. A few ago I HAD to have breakfast but lately I've been skipping breakfast and not eating until after noon. Or sometimes I'll skip dinner. Anyone ever had this happen to them? You would think that at 34 wks I would be eating everything in sight?
2006-09-01 15:39:06 · 23 answers · asked by Maria 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
try snacking here and there dont eat full meals and if you are really worried call your doctor when you can. i wouldn't worry it is probally just hormones or stress good luck
2006-09-01 15:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by anie467 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat. Couldn't eat enough in the beginning, but now I just want a little juice now and then. Been skipping meals too, and don't even realize I have done it. It probably has to do with the baby taking up so much space. The baby is taking up all of the space where food used to go, and is probably tricking the brain into thinking you are already full. Don't freak out.
2006-09-01 22:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by sandcatsle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because that baby is huge by now, and if you're like me when I was pregnant, everything is so squished in there you have no room in that belly of yours! Has the baby dropped yet?( Lightening, when it descends into your pelvis.) You will probably know when it does, because it gets easier to breathe and you may feel more pressure in your pelvis. Then maybe you will have some room for food. But if you don't, don't worry. I had a big baby, over 8 lbs. Not very fun. Its probably better if you are not eating everything in sight. Trust me on this.
2006-09-01 22:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Brandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure that when you are eating, you are eating extremely healthy. If this is your only symptom and has only been going on for a week, I wouldn't worry too much. When your doctor is back, give him a call and he can tell you what to do. Of course, if you get any other symptoms, call his service. He must have someone taking his calls.
2006-09-01 22:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last 3 to 4 weeks of both my pregnancies I had a big drop in appetite. As long as your baby is still growing and gaining weight I wouldn't worry about it.
2006-09-01 22:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by redhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually no you wouldn't be eatting everything in sight. As your uterus gets bigger it squishes your stomach more and more and you don't really have room to eat as much. You eat a little and are full. You may get indigestion or heartburn much easier. And trust me it only gets worse until the baby drops and releaves some of that pressure.
2006-09-01 22:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a wild guess, so ignore me and listen to your doctor. But I'm thinking that whatever you tend to eat when you force yourself to eat something might be what your body needs, and that's why your appetite is low. Maybe you tend to eat better when you are not hungry. As long as you have energy, and do your best to eat something, you're ok.
2006-09-01 22:43:25 · answer #7 · answered by Eugena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that there is anything wrong with you. Your appitite may be different and just because you are pregnant doesn't mean you have to eat more. It is a good idea to call the doctor when he is back from vaction but I think you are fine. Good Luck with the Baby!
2006-09-01 22:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by awesome_eo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happens at the end of the third trimester for some women.I even lost weight at 37 weeks.My appetite was poor.Mostly because it felt like there was'nt any room for food.
2006-09-01 22:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by hotmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom didn't eat too much for the first few days; but after whenever she was hungry she ate. I think you might want to talk to another doctor or a nurse about that because if the baby isn't getting enough nurishment it's bad for you and your unborn child! :(
2006-09-01 22:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by AnimeAngel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A doctor you cant talk to?Id be seriously thinking about who I trusted to deliver my baby! Its okay you dont feel like eating. Keep liquid in your system. The baby is fine, you could deliver today and everything would be okay. That really concerns me about your Doc, Id think it over.
2006-09-01 22:44:32 · answer #11 · answered by rock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋