You'll likely start feeling significantly hungrier around month six of pregnancy.
During pregnancy, increased hunger is common, but the timing can vary. While some women experience heightened appetite throughout their pregnancy, the sixth month often marks a significant increase due to the baby's rapid growth.
Here's a breakdown:
- First Trimester (Months 1-3): Morning sickness and hormonal changes can sometimes decrease appetite during this period for many women. Nausea and food aversions are common.
- Second Trimester (Months 4-6): Many women experience relief from morning sickness, and their appetite tends to increase. By month six, the baby is growing more rapidly, requiring more nutrients from the mother, hence the increased hunger.
- Third Trimester (Months 7-9): Hunger typically continues to be significant as the baby continues to grow and prepare for birth.
Therefore, while hunger can occur at any point, month six, at the end of the second trimester, is a time when many pregnant women notice a more substantial increase in their appetite.
