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Cravings

Pregnancy and food cravings go hand in hand – or should that be hand to mouth?! The reasons for them are not entirely understood, but research has shown that they are probably down to the profound hormonal fluctuations and physical developments that pregnant women experience.

Fancy some pickled onions on cheesecake? During the 1st Trimester, roughly 85% of women report at least one food craving.

As your sense of taste and smell changes, you may be surprised at the kinds of foods you fancy or utterly dislike. Why one woman can’t get enough green olives, when she couldn’t stand them before she was pregnant, is still a bit of a mystery. But remember that it’s fine to indulge in some cravings, providing they’re healthy, balanced and nutritious.