What causes bitter taste in the mouth during the first trimester.

Hello here. I am just asking what causes bitter taste in the mouth during the first trimester.

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Esther KimaniEsther Kimani Staff

This is caused by the hormonal changes taking place.  To ease this, you could:

  • Have some peppermint or menthol sweets to suck
  • Ensure you take small frequent meals and avoid getting very hungry 
  • Take water with a slice of lemon or bitter lemon 
  • Avoid strong smells