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Food aversion

A strong disgust or inability to tolerate a food, often triggered by smell, taste, texture, or nausea.

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Do cravings predict baby gender

Do cravings predict baby gender

The short answer: cravings are not a gender test Cravings are one of the most memorable parts of pregnancy, but they are not a reliable predictor of baby gender. A craving for sweets is often said to mean a girl, while salty or protein-heavy foods are said to mean a boy. Other versions of the […]

Appetite changes and food aversions first trimester

Appetite changes and food aversions first trimester

Why appetite can shift so early The first trimester is a period of rapid endocrine and physiologic change. Rising levels of human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, and progesterone are thought to contribute to nausea, altered gastric motility, and changes in smell perception. For many people, these shifts show up first as early pregnancy appetite changes rather […]