Suddenly i cant stand the smell of certain foods that i used to love, especially anything with onion. People keep saying its food aversion. Matlab is this a normal pregnancy thing? im 9 weeks.
Food aversion is when certain smells or foods make you feel totally nauseous, which is very common. However, if you are unable to eat anything at all, please check with your gynac to ensure you're getting enough nutrition.
It just means you can't stand the smell of certain foods, like tadka or ginger. Mere saath bhi garlic se problem thi. Just cook simple, less smelly food like curd rice or khichdi till this phase passes.
According to my pregnancy tracker, hormonal surges (especially hCG) make your sense of smell super strong, causing food aversions. It usually gets much better by the second trimester, so tracker shows light at the end of the tunnel!
Food aversion is simply a strong dislike or repulsion to specific foods, often triggered by smell. It's a classic first-trimester symptom, but do discuss it with your doctor if it is leading to severe weight loss or dehydration.
It's just your body's way of reacting to hormonal changes, and it's quite normal to suddenly hate your favorite foods. Just eat whatever little you can tolerate, and don't force yourself, but keep your doctor informed if you lose weight.
