Hungry but not able to eat whatever I want (picky eating)

Ive just stepped into my 11 week of pregnancy... Im hungry and I also need to feed my small bean inside me but Ive been super sensitive to scent which causes me to feel nauseated and lose my appetite... idk how to get nutrients in me whenever I feel hungry yet nauseated because I'd feel like throwing up. Any help I can get for this😢

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Happened to me in my early weeks too, However if you are not losing weight at an alarming rate, you dont have to worry. But do drink plenty of water and eat small meals in shorter intervals. Also ensure each meal are filled with nutrients to ensure that you are still getting enough protein for yourself and baby even though u have smaller appetite now. U can go through this mummy!

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6mo ago

Thank you to mamas!!🫶🏽🫶🏽

Same, mine is more due to bloatedness that causes the nausea I think. My gynae gave me Gavison Advance (must be prescribed). The feeling of always "full" in my stomach or upper chest/throat sometimes does bother me but I started to see it as a "bless in disguise", cos it has deterred me from eating unhealthy cravings 😂Try to embrace this journey, you can do it! Jyjy 🤗

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Ask Gynae for nausea pills. I was the same hungry but can’t eat cos no appetite due to nausea. Just keep trying light flavor foods in small amounts. I found that fruits like grapes and banana helped lessen the nausea in the morning then I could eat half meals after. Mentos was my lifesaver for nausea after meals also.

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6mo ago

Thanks for the advice!!🫶🏽

same situation. I had to go hospital for drips as I'm dehydrated n lost 8kg. u can ask ob gynaae for diclectin n see if it helps. doc prescribe me stronger meds.

6mo ago

Oh no... sorry to hear that:( jiayou and stay strong for your little bean mamas🫶🏽🫶🏽