Feeling very full after a tiny bit of food?

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I'm 24 weeks & after just a few mouthfuls of a meal I feel so bloated & uncomfortable! Also feels as if my stomach is several inches higher. Ughh, awful!
 
Then the food-bloat feels super uncomfortable when I'm resting or trying to sleep.
 
I might switch to tiny meals 4 times a day instead of breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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I've been this way since week 6. It's actually awesome once you get used to the rhythm of your system. It's been an amazing way to live--keeps me healthy and full. Plus, babies and toddlers need to eat small meals around the clock, so if you start now, you'll have a great pattern set up for the whole family!  I know it seems like a downer right now, but give it a good try. Keep cheese, nuts, bananas, Larabars and Greek yogurt on hand and life is good!

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I've been like this for a while now, too... I'm 25 weeks now. I have very much become a grazer. Because if I eat too much I'm miserable. Doctor said its fine, as long as I'm eating throughout the day. I do make myself drink a protein shake (prenatal protein!) when I don't feel like I'm eating enough, especially in the morning! Good luck, momma!

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I have had the same issue. I eat 3 small meals and 2-3 snacks a day instead of trying to eat bigger meals and that seems to have helped. I also try to eat my lightest meal at dinner (usually a broth and vegetable) so if I lay down its easy on my stomach to digest.

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Your stomach IS several inches higher! I've been feeling this way a lot lately too. It's crazy to think how much our own organs move to make way for baby 😊

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This is my experience as well but it has been happening for at least 5 weeks. Small meals definitely work best for me and I never force feed myself because then I gag... just means when we go out I'm ordering small things or sharing things with someone else or I know I will have leftovers. Then I few hours later I am ready to finish. Lol.

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I'm 24 weeks and this just started for me too. I was hoping it wouldn't. I think I am going to start doing the smaller meals also. I'd like to do some meal prepping. So my lunches are ready for the week.