Craving is used to mean that the pregnant woman will request an excessive amount of any food. Usually, craving starts in the first month of pregnancy but it can starts any week of your pregnancy. It usually decreases during the 3rd – 4th months of pregnancy or it may rarely last until 5th month.
What food can the pregnant women craves?
Mother candidates often craves to chocolate and some other desserts, pickles, plums, various fruits, various drinks. There is also a condition called pica syndrome where the mother craves to items such as soil, lime, sand, hair, soap, clay, chalk, matches. In the presence of Pica syndrome you should consult your doctor immediately.
What is the reason of pregnancy craving?
It is thought that pregnancy craving may depend on some reasons such as changing hormone levels in pregnancy, mineral vitamin needs or psychological reasons, need for emotional support, but the precise cause is unknown.
Is there a connection between craving and baby gender?
Sometimes there is a false belief among people. There is no connection craving and your baby girl or a boy. It does not indicate that you are craving sweet, sour, salty, or any other food or beverage that is a baby boy or girl.