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Behind your pregnancy cravings

Behind your pregnancy cravings

Pregnancy cravings affect 90% of mums-to-be. Some are normal and some are a bit more unusual!

Women usually crave these odd tastes and smells because they're lacking, or trying to build up, vitamins in their blood in order to keep the baby safe in the womb. We've taken a look at the reasons why you might scoff jars of gherkins when you're pregnant!

The top 8 pregnancy cravings and why you're getting them...

- Red meat and pickle cravings
- Dairy and coal cravings
- Broccoli and toothpaste cravings
- Chocolate and baking soda cravings
- How to handle cravings

By Grace Banks

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