Many women experience food cravings for specific foods during pregnancy, usually more sweet than savoury. But what causes them? Photo: Alamy
Pregnancy food cravings: from giving your body what it needs to ‘eating for two’, how to keep them under control
- Pregnancy can wreak havoc on your taste buds, but scientists still aren’t sure what makes you desire cheese toasties at midnight
- Nutritionists think it’s because the body is lacking in something, while scientists think hormones are behind it
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Evolving with Baby
Many women experience food cravings for specific foods during pregnancy, usually more sweet than savoury. But what causes them? Photo: Alamy
Is exercising while pregnant good for you and your baby? Cassandra Humphreys does strengthening exercises and attends prenatal boot-camp classes.
How baby and mother can benefit from pregnancy workouts, as long as you follow doctor’s orders
- Khloe Kardashian and Serena Williams famously worked out while pregnant, and studies suggest it improves baby’s neuromotor skills
- A physiotherapist advises consulting a doctor if mothers didn’t exercise before pregnancy or have existing medical conditions
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Health and wellness
Is exercising while pregnant good for you and your baby? Cassandra Humphreys does strengthening exercises and attends prenatal boot-camp classes.