Appetite changes are par for the course in pregnancy, thanks to hormones and increased metabolism.

Here’s what to do if you’re waking up hungry in the middle of the night.

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healthy snack options - avocado on cracker, eggs, yogurt, hummus and waffle with peanut butter

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Stephanie Watson