Diet is very important for pregnant women. They must consume sufficient nutrients every day to ensure their own and their fetus's health. Recently, some pregnant women in the late stage of pregnancy have found that their appetite has decreased and sometimes they don't want to eat. They are worried about this and ask why they don't want to eat in the late stage of pregnancy?
As the fetus continues to grow and develop, the uterus will also enlarge. By the late stage of pregnancy, the pregnant woman's uterus has become very large, and the enlarged uterus will compress surrounding organs, including the gastrointestinal tract. This will lead to a decrease in the speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretion of gastric juice, resulting in a decrease in appetite. Therefore, it is normal for pregnant women to not want to eat during the late stage of pregnancy.
The enlarged uterus in late pregnancy compresses the gastrointestinal tract, which not only leads to decreased appetite, but also causes acid reflux in the stomach, resulting in acid reflux and even heartburn. Therefore, in late pregnancy, it is recommended that pregnant women have a light and easily digestible diet, and eat small and frequent meals to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms.
In addition, pregnant women can use pillows to elevate their heads by 15 to 20 centimeters while sleeping, so that their stomach can be located below the esophagus. This can effectively reduce discomfort caused by gastric reflux. However, if the symptoms of pregnant women are severe, it is recommended to seek medical attention at a hospital and take medication under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.
