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Its no secret that manypregnant womenare hungry lions.
Theyre forming a whole new human in their bellies and are eating for two, after all.
Some also havecravingsthat didnt exist before they were expecting.
They reported the woman to management but are now wondering if that was a bit too unkind.
Overeating and excessive weight gain can actually have a negative impact on both mother and baby.
Arnaldo Torres is the chair of OB/GYN at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
The baby could be at risk for a heavy birth weight, childhood obesity, and adultobesitylater in life.
Women who begin their pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain around 25 to 35 pounds.
Women with obesity should aim for 11 to 20 pounds.
Accordingto the Mother Baby Center site, pregnancy cravings are very normal.
Theyre either a result of changes in a womansnutritionalneeds.
For example, a certain nutrient deficiency like iron might cause a red meat craving.
The site also suggests pickle craving and iron deficiency tend to be related.
Another cause of cravings is the surge in pregnancy hormones.
Its okay to give into cravings, to a point.
However, pregnant women should still aim to stay healthy and not overindulge too much.
If you are craving chocolate, try small portions of dark chocolate.
Aim for frozen yogurt or sherbet instead of full-fat ice cream, suggests Dr. Torres.
Be careful with spicy foods, as heartburn could be a side effect.
A good alternative to potato chips is thinly sliced roasted potatoes flavored with a salt-free seasoning.
Accordingto the Pampers website, some common pregnancy cravings include sweets (chocolate, candy, or tiramisu!
But then there are women who have off-the-wall cravings like mud, dirt, charcoal, or soap.
Women who lack calcium or iron in their diet may feel the need to eat these non-food items.
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