Pregnancy Discomforts

Cravings
 

Some women have crazy cravings throughout pregnancy, with these sudden intense urges for a certain food, probably being at their strongest during the first three months. These seem, like most other pregnancy symptoms, to be related to the fluctuating hormones, and eventhough this is a time that no-one will even raise an eyebrow at your weird concoctions, it is better not to go overboard. There is a chance that you may gain excessive weight or unbalance your diet, if you happen to give into your cravings for chocolate or even sand for that matter, too often. Try exercising a little restraint, or ask your doctor for advice if you feel you can't control them.

• Try healthier alternatives for your sweet cravings, such as fruit or warm milk sweetened with brown sugar or honey.
• For the saltier cravings try eating more salads, containing feta cheese and olives.
• An intense craving for soil, chalk or coal, could mean that your diet is lacking a certain nutrient, and it is best to seek medical help.

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