Pregnancy Cravings Flashcards
We don’t know much about _
Pregnancy cravings
Cravings may be caused by _ changes (2)
Hormonal
Physiological changes
Cravings may be caused by _ of pregnancy
Emotional roller coaster
Some food cravings can materialize as a _ strategy for nausea/sickness
Coping
Some food cravings can materialize as a way to manage _ (2)
Hormonal fluctuations
Difficult moments
_ percent of women crave sweet food during pregnancy
40
Citrus and sour foods craved by _ percent pregnant women
10
_ percent of women crave salty foods while pregnant
33
Pregnant women need certain _ therefore they crave foods with them (2)
Vitamins
Minerals
If you have a craving for unhealthy food, it’s unlikely that _
Body trying to meet a nutritional need
Instead of giving into cravings, go for _
A varied, balanced diet
Around _ percent of women crave spicy foods
17
During pregnancy, you need _ glasses water a day (range)
7-10
Try to get fluid intake from a variety of
Sources
Avoid too many _ while pregnant
Sugary drinks
Why avoid too many sugary drinks
Flavor preference Can develop in womb
Too much caffeine can result in (2)
Miscarriages
Low birth weight
Drink no more that _ mugs coffee daily
2
_ can also cause caffeine (2)
Chocolate
Meds