Headlines:
• A 2018 study published in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine found that up to 70% of pregnant women experience food cravings during their pregnancy.• Food cravings can be triggered by hormonal changes during pregnancy, particularly the surge in estrogen and progesterone levels. This hormonal shift can stimulate the brain's reward centers, leading to intense cravings for specific foods.
• Women who experience food cravings during pregnancy may be more likely to develop cravings for sweet or salty foods, such as ice cream, chocolate, or potato chips.
• Some studies suggest that food cravings during pregnancy may be linked to nutritional deficiencies, particularly in essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B6, folic acid... or iron. Meeting dietary needs through a balanced diet can help alleviate cravings.
• Research has found that certain foods may be linked to better pregnancy outcomes. For example, women who consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, "such as fatty fish or flaxseeds," "may have a reduced risk of premature birth or gestational diabetes."
• A 2020 survey by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) found that 62% of pregnant women reported experiencing food cravings during their pregnancy, with 21% reporting intense cravings. And here are some real news headlines from around the world on related topics: * "Pregnant women's cravings are driving up sales of weird and wonderful foods" (BBC News... 2020)
* "Why do pregnant women crave certain foods?" (The Guardian, 2019)
* "The science behind pregnant women's food cravings" (ScienceDaily, 2018)
* "Pregnancy cravings: Where do they come from and how can we satisfy them?" (The Telegraph, 2019)
* "Cravings during pregnancy: Good or bad for the baby?" (Medical News Today, 2019)
* "Pregnancy cravings: The top 10 foods women crave" (HuffPost, 2020)
