What happens if you ignore pregnancy cravings?

Question

I'm having some really unusual cravings lately, and sometimes I try to ignore them. Is it bad for me or the baby if I don't give in to my pregnancy cravings?

Ahana Tilak · Answer

I remember crying once because I couldn't get mangoes off-season! Now looking back, it feels so silly. Don't worry, your baby will be perfectly fine even if you ignore those cravings.

Geetika Salian · Answer

Your mood swings might worsen and your husband might have to face the music, haha! Otherwise, the baby is totally fine, so don't feel bad if you can't get that midnight ice cream.

Asha Majumdar · Answer

No need to go crazy over cravings. If you crave something outside like chaat, just make a clean version at home. It satisfies the urge and is totally safe for your stomach.

Lavanya Trivedi · Answer

It is completely fine to ignore them if they are unhealthy cravings. Your baby is getting all the nutrients from your healthy meals, so please don't stress or feel guilty at all.

Ashmita Majumdar · Answer

My saas always says that if you ignore cravings, the baby will drool a lot after birth, haha! I don't know if it's true, but I used to eat a little bit of whatever I craved.

Diya Mohanty · Answer

With twins, if I ignored cravings, I felt like both of them were protesting inside! Seriously though, it's just hormonal play, nothing bad happens if you skip it occasionally.

Anuradha Khanna · Answer

Actually yaar, nothing really happens physically, it's just a myth. But why torture yourself? Just eat a little bit of whatever you want, life is too short to ignore cravings!

Jyoti Hegde · Answer

Honestly, if you are craving sweets, please be careful and don't overindulge. I had GD and had to ignore my sweet cravings completely, but my doctor helped me find healthy alternatives like apples.

Hasini Wadhwa · Answer

I was vomiting so much that I couldn't keep anything down, let alone satisfy cravings! Don't worry, ignoring cravings won't harm the baby at all, just eat whatever you can tolerate.

Preeti Amin · Answer

Nothing bad happens physically if you ignore them, but it can make you very moody and frustrated! From my experience, satisfying cravings in small portions keeps you happy and relaxed.

Hemali Sheth · Answer

Arre, cravings ignore mat karo yaar! Haan, thoda control thik hai, but agar mann hai toh thoda sa khaa lo na, baby bhi khush ho jayega!

Charulata Vyas · Answer

I am currently in my 5th month and honestly, if I ignore my cravings, I get so cranky! Does anyone else also crave only spicy street food like pani puri?