Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges — known as cravings — are very common, mostly during pregnancy. During this time, the mother’s body undergoes a series of physiological and behavioural changes to create a favourable environment for the embryo’s development. However, the frequent consumption of tasty and high calorie foods — derived from the cravings — contributes to weight gain and obesity in pregnancy, which can have negative effects on the baby’s health.
