What are Some Weird Pregnancy Cravings?

Maybe you are pregnant and are trying to prepare yourself in whatever way you can for whatever is to come. There are certainly some pretty strange things that can happen to a woman while she is pregnant, but most of them are completely safe and just part of being a pregnant woman. Weird pregnancy cravings are one of the things that women talk most about when referring to being pregnant and the symptoms they experienced.

Some women say that they are craving sweets during pregnancy, but the majority of women report having weird pregnancy cravings at least once over the duration of their pregnancy.

Examples

There are quite a few common examples of weird pregnancy cravings and what they are. One of the most commonly reported weird pregnancy cravings is for pickles and ice cream. This is the craving that we all hear about in pregnancy books and in the movies, and it is actually true. Many women say that they have a strange urge for pickles and ice cream together while they are pregnant.

There are some women who say that they were craving turkey and whipped cream, while others want broccoli and cookies together. It really all depends on who you are, and it seems that almost every woman has a different particular craving that they get during their pregnancy. It is fun to see what they are and talk to other women about your cravings and compare. At least it is reassuring to know that cravings are just a natural part of being pregnant and nothing to worry about.

Most women have a craving for food that they otherwise dislike, and some even to food that they are allergic to. These cravings can often be so intense that it is extremely difficult not to give in, but especially if you are allergic to the food of course, you are just going to have to find a way to deal with it.

One good idea is to relax yourself by taking a bath, or go for a walk, get yourself away from being alone and thinking about food.

The bottom line is that you should not feel strange or as if there is something wrong with you if you are experiencing weird pregnancy cravings, and that this is completely normal, a part of being pregnant. Just make sure that if your cravings are for sugary or salty foods that you are also getting enough healthy foods.

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