Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy

Pregnancy cravings and aversions are common symptoms during pregnancy. While it may be fun to make jokes about pickles and ice cream, for some expecting moms, this can be a source of stress. You may find yourself craving junk food or completely turned off by healthy foods, even though they were once a normal part of your diet. This episode explains why cravings and aversions occur and how they can affect your diet. Learn what the research really tells us, and just as importantly, what it does not. If you have ever felt curious about your cravings, frustrated by aversions, or stressed out about how this affects your diet, this episode will help you understand why this happens, what is normal, and when to get support. Full article and resources for this episode: Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: Zahler goes above and beyond in formulating their Prenatal +DHA. It's made with high-quality nutrients like the active form of folate and bioavailable iron. Plus, it includes essential nutrients like omega-3s that you will not find in most other prenatal vitamins. In the month of January 2026, save 40% with the code ZAPREN40 on Amazon: You can always see the current promo code at: As the Baby Monitor Brand in North America, VTech is trusted by millions of families to deliver crystal-clear HD video, reliable performance, strong night vision, and convenient smartphone access. The VTech Smart HD Plus is designed for flexibility and peace of mind at home and on the go. Save 20% on the VTech Smart HD Plus with the code VTPODCAST at From skin care to treating stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered with 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. Every product comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you feel the product has not worked for you, or if you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: Save with discounts and deals available for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website:

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Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy is an episode from Pregnancy Podcast by Vanessa Merten.

This episode is 29:30 long.

This episode was published on Jan 11, 2026.

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