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is is normal to lose my appetite?

im 36 weeks pregnant. and lately i will feel extremely hungry and make myself food. but then when i sit down to eat it ill eat MAYBE half. im a little concerned because isnt this like the crucial gaining weight time for the baby? why do i not have an appetite? has this happened to anyone else before.

thank you<3

Update:

ive gained 16 pounds in 36 weeks. a little on the lower side but they dont seem worried.

Update 2:

umm yea again i havent been able to change my due date in my username haha!! im 36 weeks tomorrow. DUE FEBRUARY 27TH

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  • I heard that your weight gain will slow down and may stop during the last month of pregnancy. But your baby will still gain about a half pound per week. Im 36 weeks also and definately havent been eating as much as I have been in the past few weeks.. Ive gained like 34 lbs this whole pregnancy and Im down to only gaining about a pound per week...

    Also, according to justmommies.com's pregnancy calendar, if your due on March 5th, your exactly 35 weeks today. (2maro you'll be 35 and 1 day, etc..)

  • 1 decade ago

    It's normal. Your stomach is very cramped in there. It's weight gaining time for the baby but it's only 1/2 a pound a week so it's nothing huge. Just eat what you can and don't worry about it.

    The first week after my son was born I was starving and ate bigger portions than I ever could while pregnant. I was lucky to finish half a pb&j in one sitting while pregnant. I still managed to gain 42lbs.

  • 1 decade ago

    My mom did the same thing. My dad would make great big huge meals for her and she would eat like two bites. I would not worry about it as long as you are eating and taking your vitamins you should be ok. But ask your doctor to make sure that you have gained the right amount of weight so far.

  • I just had my baby 10 days ago and after i gave birth i lost complete appetite it seems to be normal from speaking to other moms.

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  • 1 decade ago

    its not so much that you do not have an appetite as much as the baby is pushing on your stomach and so your belly fills fuller than it is. As long as you are eating what you can, you and baby will be fine, just make sure you keep yourself hydrated, drink plenty of water.

    Source(s): mom of three.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That also happend to me around that time and I hear about it happening with a lot of women around that time of pregnancy. I read in one of my books it has a lot to do with all of your organs all being pushed up not giving your stomach much room to expand...when your baby drops you will probably get your appetite back. good luck and congrats though!! you are getting close!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The same thing happened to my sister, and her baby was born a healthy 2.8 kg. Don't worry about it, it's not that common but it's normal.

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