Food cravings are a common feature of pregnancy symptoms; however, the reasons behind these pregnancy urges are still not well understood. Some believe that these cravings are meant to indicate a nutritional deficiency in the expectant mother’s diet. Some pregnant women might experience no cravings at all. Basically there are three hypotheses about what causes the cravings.
• Hormonal changes during pregnancy can alter a woman's sense of taste and smells making her crave food which she otherwise would not have enjoyed.
• Temporary nutritional deficiencies could also cause cravings; a craving for pickles possibly indicates low sodium levels in the blood.
• Emotional needs are connected with food intake. A pregnant woman may be craving certain foods, consciously or sometimes subconsciously, as a response to her emotional needs.
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