Ever since I got pregnant, my taste preferences have changed drastically. Foods I used to love now taste awful. Is it common for pregnancy to change your taste buds?
Yes, my doctor told me it's called dysgeusia, which is caused by estrogen surges during early pregnancy. It usually gets much better by the second trimester, so hang in there.
Hormones really mess with your taste buds during pregnancy. While it's normal, do keep sharing all these changes with your doctor during your regular thyroid and health checkups.
I felt this weird metallic taste in my mouth during the first few weeks, and suddenly my favorite spicy food tasted completely bland. It made me feel so emotional because I couldn't enjoy my meals at all.
Honestly, I used to cry because water tasted like metal to me! It is completely normal and very frustrating, but please know it will pass once the baby is born.
