loss of appetite during pregnancy?

Question

my girlfriend has lost her appetite and somedays doesnt eat i need help as this is worrying me is it hurting the my girlfriend or the baby i dont know where else to ask please help

Answer 1

i was the same for the first few months, tell her to drink lots of milk and try to eat pieces of fruit, my midwife told me to do that and that the baby would be fine, and he was..
her sppetite will come back at some point and she will make up for it then!!

Answer 2

The thing is, your body will tell you what it needs. If she has really lost her appetite then forcing herself to eat will probably just make her feel sick.

As long as she is taking a multivitamin to ensure the baby gets all the nutrients it needs I wouldn't worry baout a short term loss of appetite. I'm 26 weeks and I have lost my appetite many times over the last few months. Then I've had periods of eating like a horse!

My BF nags me that I don't eat enough but I am actually eating little and often as my stomach just can't take the same amount of food as it used to. I get full up just from a sandwich or small meal. So it might be that she is eating more than you think she is if she is like me and nibbling/snacking on small things a lot rather than 3 meals a day.

Answer 3

Obviously if shes starving herself then it could be a problem for the baby. I lost my appetite during all my pregnancies and as my dr said 'babies are wonderful parasites. they take all they need from you so unlikely they will have any problems, its just the mother who might suffer'
I lost weight through all 3 of my pregnancies and the drs were'nt concerned. I was carrying some extra weight to begin with tho. But generally as long as the babies growing well and putting on weight they're not too bothered

Answer 4

This was normal for me too. I didn't eat as much (I didn't stop eating though) and everyone yelled at me to eat more. I was gaining weight normally and the baby was healthy throughout the pregnancy. Since you didn't say how far along she it, it is difficult to know if this is normal or not. I would have her talk to the doctor and let them know that she's not hungry and maybe they can suggest things to get her through until she's hungrier. Also if she has a lot of morning sickness it may be causing her not to want to eat. Her doctor should be able to advise her properly as long as she's honest with them. Tell her good luck and congrats.

Answer 5

Is she in the first trimester of her pregnancy? This might help:

Many pregnant women become ravenous and eat like mad, but sometimes your pregnancy appetite can fluctuate. A few women even lose weight while carrying their child, sometimes due to physiological causes but more often due to depression. Luckily, there are steps you can take to keep your baby healthy despite pregnancy appetite changes. The most important thing is to seek professional help as soon as you are aware of a problem.

When most people think of pregnancy and food, they think of weight gain. However, while many women simply become ravenous and eat like mad throughout their nine months of carrying a baby, your pregnancy appetite may be a bit more complicated. Some women experience a decrease in the pregnancy appetite, and a few even lose weight during the period when they are expected to be gaining weight to support the growth of their baby in the womb. However, there are steps you can take to regain your pregnancy appetite.

First, if you experience a loss of appetite during pregnancy, go to see your doctor and see if there a physiological problem with your calorie absorption. This is uncommon, but occurs on occasion, and if this is an issue with your pregnancy it is important to know about it as soon as possible so that you can find a solution before it influence the health of your baby.

To stay in top condition for pregnancy, your body needs to take on more calories than usual, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you will feel the urge to consume them. If you are having trouble gaining weight, try bulking up with a protein shake similar to the ones that athletes consume while training for an event. You can also try planning out your meals in advance and sticking to your eating schedule regardless of fluctuations in your pregnancy appetite. Enlist the support of a partner-this can be your spouse or romantic partner, but a friend or family will do just as well. Sometimes another pregnant woman, or a woman who has been through one or more pregnancies in the past, can be your greatest ally as you confront the unpredictable ups and down of your pregnancy appetite.

Pregnancy is a complicated bodily process, and your system is flooded with hormones and chemicals which it does not usually experience. This can lead to a lot of intense side effects ranging from a sudden craving for pickles to the unexpected onslaught of depression. Sometimes, this depression leads to a loss of appetite. Pregnancy appetite can seem capricious at best, but at worst you may be encountering a lack of desire for food. This is sometimes a sign of psychological depression.

When we think of pregnancy, depression isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind, but depression during pregnancy is actually not uncommon at all. Pregnancy is a huge physiological shift for your body, and marks a big change in your lifestyle. These fast-moving changes can lead to emotional turmoil in anyone, so if you are experience an unexpected decrease in your pregnancy appetite you may want to consider if it is indicative of a larger problem.

Get a referral from your doctor, who may know a specialist in pregnancy-related depression. It can feel shameful to admit that you are not happy during your pregnancy, especially when everybody around you expects you to be thrilled by the baby and all the changes it will bring, but there is no shame in having a more complex reaction to this sea change in your body and your circumstance.

When you talk to your doctor, be honest about any other difficulties you may be having in addition to your pregnancy appetite fluctuation.

Answer 6

You could maybe mix any nutrients she needs each day up into a drink, ask the doctor they will be able to tell you what she must eat to keep her and babe healthy. Dont let it continue or the babe may come out all shrivled up !!!

Answer 7

it is very common for this to happen due to the change in the bodies hormones and the feeling of nausea. as long as she is drinking plenty of fluids and taking the appropriate vitamins etc she should be ok...if it goes on for weeks though she should go to a doctor as the baby and her need nutrition from food x

Answer 8

hi i knw it's smeethg to worry , but y dnt u try tis out . go for small n frquent diet at frequent intervals . u should ask her if anything is worrying her . take her to food mall ask her to select wat she would like to have . there is no use in forcing her to eat. incase if tis doesnt works u nd to take her to the gynaic' . go 4 the positive approach . it's the time were she needs ur caring n affection.

Answer 9

it might be affecting the baby. the baby geys nutrients through the mother from what the mother eat and if she doesnt eat then the baby wont develope n she might miscarrige. try get her to a doctor. hope this helps.

Answer 10

i was like that 4 about 2 wks when i was about 26 wks pregnant,im now 30 wks and eattin quite normal again. if she cant eat try 2 get her 2 drink,i drank milk or ribena,at least shes gettin somethin. i only ate breakfast cereal but that got me eattin again.