Week 33 - 34: Natural Loss of Appetite
Losing appetite? Don’t worry, it’s natural.
Since your baby is taking up space in your stomach, you may feel like you can’t handle heavy meals.
Starting to feel like you’re losing appetite? It’s your baby taking up some of your tummy space.
Try having frequent light snacks like fresh fruits in yogurt or dried fruits instead of heavy meals.
It will only be a few more weeks before your little one finally sees the world.
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At this stage, your baby’s immune system is developing so it’s important to maintain that healthy lifestyle.
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