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Pregnancy cravings

Strong urges to eat particular foods or textures that commonly occur during pregnancy and often vary over time.

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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 […]

Cravings by trimester

Cravings by trimester

How craving patterns usually change across pregnancy Cravings are not random in the sense that they occur in a predictable broad arc for many pregnant people. Research suggests they often emerge by the end of the first trimester, reach their highest frequency in the second trimester, and then begin to taper in the third trimester. […]