Question 1

i've been having these strange cravings and all these pregnancy signs may i have a scan?

Accepted Answer

No: Do a pregnancy test first. The cost of healthcare is high enough without unnecessary testing.

Question 2

what causes cravings in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not really sure: Cravings may be an attempt to alleviate negative pregnancy symptoms.  Salt cravings, like pickles, citrus cravings, like lemons and limes and sweet cravings, like ice cream, may all be an attempt to temper nausea.  Different people crave different things and some women have no cravings at all.  Bottom line is that we're not sure what you may crave or why you may crave it.

Question 3

how can i manage my cravings in pregnancy?

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Find a common theme: Some cravings in pregnancy are strange and hard to explain.  But some can reflect a dietary need.  Make a list of what you crave and see if there are any common themes.  Bring the list to your doctor's appointment and discuss them.  Sometimes, a nutritionist may help shed some light on what you crave may reflect.

Question 4

is it normal to have no cravings as of 22wks pregnancy? i haven't had cravings at all.

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Yes: Just consider yourself lucky.  I wouldn't worry about it as a sign of something problematic.

Question 5

what causes food cravings in pregnancy?

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Unknown: We really don't know why some women have food cravings during pregnancy and why they may crave one thing over another.

Question 6

when do pregnancy cravings usually start?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant: I would talk this over with your mother and older sisters.
Age 17 is young for pregnancy but I am sure your family won't trouble you.
Listen to their stories.

Question 7

what can i do for cravings during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Healthy eating: Healthy eating and appropriate snacks.  Frequent small snacks will help avoid the out of control eating.  You've heard "you need what you crave".  Wrong!  no one needs a dozen jelly donuts or a gallon of ice cream!  much still depends on discipline.  Remember a few months of discipline can equal a life time without a weight struggle.

Question 8

is it normal to have cravings during pregnancy?

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Yes: Yes very common.  Be careful with your cravings especially if they are for junk food or unhealthy food.  Remember to eat healthy, lots of fruits and vegetables.

Question 9

why am i having unusual food cravings in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: Weird food cravings are common in pregnancy. Some people even crave non-edible items (PICA) like dirt. It is ok to crave and eat different foods in pregnancy as long as they are healthy and as long as they are actually food substances.

Question 10

is there any benefit to food cravings in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some have said that food cravings are your body telling you to eat what your body needs.  Sometimes that is true.  More often they are random.  In pregnancy you should be sure to get enough calcium and iron and eat a really balanced diet.  But you may still get unusual cravings.

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