
When you’re having to grapple with symptoms like feelings of nausea and difficulty sleeping, it can feel like there’s already enough to deal with when you’re pregnant. Throw bad breath into the mix and it can seem especially unfair.
“It is quite common during pregnancy,” says Dr James Goolnik. “It's often related to hormonal fluctuations, especially in the last two trimesters.” Just like tooth sensitivity, you may experience unexpected changes in your mouth as your body works hard growing a baby.