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What Causes Excess Craving During Pregnancy?
I am about 5 months pregnant. And I am having some issues with worrying all the time about if I m eating enough veggies or if Im getting enough exercise, etc. The reason I worry about it is because I seem to always crave junk food. My doctor (whom I see every month) reassures me all the time that my baby is healthy. But I still seem to always worry about it. What else can I maybe do to relax my worrisome mind? This is my first child.
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Hi,
I undrstand your query.
- Causes for food carving in pregnancy are- psychological ( fear of underdevelopment of baby)/ To get rid of fear/anxiety lady keeps on eating.So please try to be positive & determined- stop worrying.
- hormonal - pregnancy hormones alter normal eating patterns,
- Gestational diabetes may cause food carving . if you find excessive weight gain, you should get your fasting & post meal blood sugar checked.
Thanks.
I undrstand your query.
- Causes for food carving in pregnancy are- psychological ( fear of underdevelopment of baby)/ To get rid of fear/anxiety lady keeps on eating.So please try to be positive & determined- stop worrying.
- hormonal - pregnancy hormones alter normal eating patterns,
- Gestational diabetes may cause food carving . if you find excessive weight gain, you should get your fasting & post meal blood sugar checked.
Thanks.
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