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Appetite loss in pregnancy is very common, especially during the first trimester. For most people, changes in appetite, nausea and hunger go away in the second trimester since some hormones decrease during this time, said Rebecca Keith, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN at OB Hospitalists of Kentucky, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. In the third trimester, the uterus has grown significantly, taking up more space in the abdomen. "The stomach is compressed, and women are at much greater risk for GERD or reflux," said Dr. Keith. Fortunately, appetite loss and food aversions typically aren't dangerous, especially in the first trimester, she explained. "We may give you a 'pass' in the first trimester," said Dr. Keith. "We commonly recommend a well-balanced diet, but if food aversions don't allow for this then sometimes, we have to look outside the box and allow the patient to eat whatever (within reason) they can tolerate."
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