My sense of smell has become incredibly strong and sensitive since I got pregnant, making me feel nauseous with certain smells. When does this heightened smell sensitivity usually start to improve or end during pregnancy?
Mine faded around week 13. Once it went away, I could finally eat proper meals, though I had to be very careful to avoid high-sugar foods because of my gestational diabetes. Try sniffing lemon or ginger when it gets bad.
I'm in my third trimester and honestly, the smell of tadka still makes me want to run away! It got a little better after week 14, but some weird triggers still remain. Pregnancy nose is real, ugh!
It usually settles down after the first trimester. Till then, ask someone else to do the cooking or tadka in the kitchen, and keep a sliced lemon nearby to sniff. It's a cheap and easy way to block other smells.
Oh, I completely feel your pain, that phase is so exhausting when everything smells weird. It finally stopped for me around week 15 and I could breathe easy again. Sending you lots of love and patience.
It usually decreases by the start of the second trimester around week 12 or 13. But if this sensitivity is making you vomit constantly and you can't keep fluids down, please let your gynac know immediately.
With twins, my smell sensitivity was double! I couldn't stand the smell of my husband's soap or even boiling rice till week 16. It does get better, just keep your windows open and keep some distance!
Mine improved drastically around week 12. If it's triggering severe nausea, ask your doctor or the hospital dietitian for some safe tips or safe prenatal-friendly ginger drops. They really helped me survive those weeks.
For me, it completely disappeared by the 4th month and my appetite came back with a bang! It's just a phase, so stay positive. Your body is doing a wonderful job.
