At the end of pregnancy appetite changes ?

Question

HI I am currently 38 weeks pregnant today and I have a question on appetite, all the way throught my pregnancy I havent had much of an appetie what so every, everytime I tired to eat a little more that I could manange I have felt sick.

Just last week and this week I have been hungry alot and been able to eat way more without feeling sick afterwards, and my heartburn has also gone.

I was just wondering if this is because my baby has dropped and stopped squasing my stomach so I can eat more now. I dont mind as I am at the end of my pregnancy really, but I am just confused as to why only now I have got my appetite back, or could it be because my baby is wanting more food etc.

I dont have a clue any one else have one lol

Thanks for your answers

Answer 1

i couldnt stop eating at the end id be rooting for food every 5 mins i didnt have much of an apetite up until then either, now with this one i couldnt stop eating at the beginning pregnancy is an excited and weird thing lol

Answer 2

HI I´m 38 weeks as well and glad you asked this question because I can´t believe the change in my appetite over the last few days!  I have been eating normally through the pregnancy and have about 10 kilos more so far, but now when I eat something after 30 mins I feel hungry again :-)  I´m just drinking lots of water and trying to eat lots of fruit, veg and protein!  

Good luck

Answer 3

You guessed it. More room means less queasy. Also your hormone levels are changing and this could be helping you feel less nauseated.

Congratulations on the impending birth of your baby.

Good luck.

Answer 4

you are mostlikely right your baby has dropped and you are able to eat due to decreased compression on your stomach. and your body needs to prepare for the big delivery day so you eat health!!!

Answer 5

That's interesting.  I don't know what would cause that.  My appetite decreased at the start of my third trimester...I think I've heard that most people's do because their stomach is squished, like you said.  It could be from the baby dropping...not sure, but I wouldn't worry about it.  If baby is hungry, feed him/her!

Answer 6

It is normal.... When baby drops, most of the people regain their appetite. It is different for every individual. Another thing could be as your baby is gaining 1/2 to 1 pound every week in the last 6 weeks of pregnancy, as baby is using up lots of calories.. you would want to eat more.

I guess its good. Enjoy what you can and then it will be like loosing pregnancy weight or flab. :)

Good luck