The term "altered state" was once used ” captures the essence of it, what happens to the woman by 9 months of waiting for a baby. It is not only the figure that changes, and dietary preferences. Already in the first months of pregnancy, she suddenly has an appetite for food, which they hated so far or, on the contrary, he can't just swallow. but even bear the sight of your favorite dish so far. To, who liked milk soups, dream of a fried cutlet, while the supporters of ham sandwiches feel nauseous with the smell of cold meats. Why is this happening, medicine has not clarified yet. One of the theories says this, that the woman wants to eat these foods, which contain vitamins or trace elements, what is missing in her body. If the protein requirement is increasing – she likes meat and cold cuts. When he is deficient in calcium, begins to binge on cottage cheese and eagerly drinks milk. Changes in appetite can also be a consequence of increased pregnancy (especially in the first weeks) sensitivity to smells – not so much unpleasant, how much also intense smells can cause nausea.
In the later months, pregnant women have an appetite for sour food, e.g.. pickled cucumbers, or heavily salted, e.g.. herring or salty peanuts. It also happens, that they cannot deny themselves a few sips of wine or beer.
Whims should not be, and it is useless to fight. You can please yourself without endangering your health and your child's health, but not excessively, so as not to lose control of your weight. If there is a growing desire to eat salty foods, exercise moderation and caution, because salt promotes water retention in the body, which results in e.g.. swelling of the legs.
Dietary cravings in the second half of pregnancy are more related to mental needs. Husband. who tries to fulfill every dream and even in the middle of winter to get fresh strawberries, proves that the wife is truly loved, and her wants as important as her real needs. This concern makes the future mother optimistically waiting for the day of the solution.