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Anyone having trouble eating meat?

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I'm seeing my dr on Thurdsay so I'm going to bring this up at my appt, just wondering if anyone is having the same problem. I'm having a really hard time eating meat. I am not the biggest meat eater to begin with but it's much worse with this pregnancy. I make myself a portion of whatever meat were having for dinner and I take one bite and I can't eat anymore, I just eat my side veggies and call it good. My appetite is really low with this pregnancy, but I'm eating a lot of fruits veggies and whole grains. I haven't gained any weight and im 20 weeks but at my last appt I asked my dr if I should be worried and he said I'm totally healthy it'll catch up with me 3rd tri. I'm just wondering if I should be taking a protein supplement of some sort, which I'll ask at my appt. anyone else have this problem and found a soliton/talked to your dr about it? Thanks ladies!
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  • rshamosrshamos member
    I can do chicken and tuna sometimes, but no beef right now. It grosses me out! I think the issue is iron and protein. Are you taking a PNV? My OB gave me list of foods that are high in iron and protein for me to pick from. Happy eating!
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  • mrsrrobersonmrsrroberson member
    I'm trying to stay away from meat cuz it's clogging me up and I love fruit but can't seem to eat veggies. I was a big veggies person before.

    You can get your protein in dairy products like cheese, yogurt and eggs.
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  • CandEChicagoCandEChicago member
    I had issues with meat/chicken during my first trimester.  If you are concerned about protein there are other non-meat based sources that you can use (quinoa, beans, etc).  Are you able to do fish?  What about adding some yogurt into a smoothie for some protein?


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  • SarahMarie1SarahMarie1 member
    Some people think that's your body's way of getting your protein in a healthier way. Like the pp said you can get a lot of protein very easily from other sources!
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  • allonsyalonsoallonsyalonso member
    The only meat I've really been able to eat is fried chicken. But I'm okay with that. I had forgotten how much I loved being a vegetarian. This week I made vegetarian chili and my own refried beans that I've been making quesedillas with. My doctor hasn't been worried since everything is measuring where it should and my diet is healthy. I have yet to gain any weight, either... but they won't worry about it unless my fundal measurement starts falling behind.
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  • ZAP12ZAP12 member
    I couldn't eat beef my whole first pregnancy. Now I can eat if, but only when I want it. It makes it hard to meal plan since I don't know how meat will sound on a certain day. Shrimp has been a craving though. And fish. I think as long as you're healthy, you'll be fine. Check out vegetarian cookbooks and websites to get some good ideas for getting that protein in.
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  • Cheekers2010Cheekers2010 member
    Oh yes. Me, too. Like you I'm not a big meat eater to begin with. I think I've posted a couple of threads (one was about too much soy) where I got a lot of great advice on alternates. Hopefully your doctor will have some good advice for you, too.
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  • pregnantinstylepregnantinstyle member
    Omg I swear this was me with my first! Meat just made me feel nauseous all together. As time went on towards the end of my pregnancy I was able to eat a lot more but I still couldn't eat a whole steak like I did before being pregnant. Try eating small pieces. It helped.
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  • kim1730kim1730 member
    Yep I've had a horrible meat aversion this entire pregnancy.  I try to eat at least a little chicken every few days or so, but on other days I try to make sure I get enough protein from other sources like eggs or beans.  I was never a vegetarian before so I'm learning as I go trying to balance my diet with alternatives.
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  • hollieandaaron2012hollieandaaron2012 member
    I love beans so I have been eating a lot of them especially in the first trimester. I am just now eating meat. I got protein from shakes and chocolate milk! I can just now eat yogurt again too so that helps.
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  • babydreams13babydreams13 member
    I have been having a hard time with meat for months. I make protein shakes. I blend protein powder with fruit an milk and it tastes good. I have only gained about 5 lbs at 19 weeks. I asked about this at my 17 week appointment- my OB said don't worry you will gain weight.  My appetite just isn't there. GL  
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  • designchicadesignchica member
    I have not been able to eat much chicken this pregnancy, I just cannot seem to bring myself to put it into my mouth.  However, I am eating tons of pork and beef.  Probably too much. 


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  • RosieB0514RosieB0514 member
    I had issues with grilled chicken late 1st tri/early 2nd but now I'm starting to come around. We are big chicken eaters and this has been hard for DH.
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  • mightymangomightymango member
    Is it weird I'm getting hungry now? Especially baked beans on toast @slaps...why did you have to say that!?!!?!?!

    I'm not a big meat eater, esp right now. I can eat hamburgers but I loathe chicken unless I'm out having Chinese. Forget fish and I'm a bit freaked out by tuna/mercury/etc.
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  • ColeyCannoliColeyCannoli member
    Being able to tolerate meat comes and goes for me but what I found surprising is my complete aversion to dairy. I don't even like milk in my cereal right now and I used to eat so much cheese but since the second trimester it makes me feel gross. I switched to Almond milk to get extra calcium and I haven't had any issues with that. I'm on my way to being an accidental vegan.
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  • AZMagnini14AZMagnini14 member
    Very normal! Happens to me when I am pregnant as well. Last time I was fine by 3rd tri though. Maybe you will too. 

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  • aprilannnaprilannn member
    Yea! Same here...I can't even think about meat. The only meat I can eat is hamburger meat. When I pass by BBQ places it gives me a headache!
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  • sarahlynne30sarahlynne30 member
    I've had a problem eating meat up until recently. I really only eat chicken. problem is I'm not a big veggie eater either! I haven't gained much weight but the dr has not mentioned anything yet.
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