Im 6 weeks and still no cravings at all, actually i feel like eating less. Everyone keeps asking what im craving lol. Just curious when do the cravings usually kick in?
I asked my doctor about this because I didn't have any cravings even by week 14. She explained that cravings are mostly hormonal and usually start in the late first trimester, peaking in the second. She also said it's perfectly fine if you don't get them at all, so don't worry about it.
I'm currently in my 9th week and I am only feeling nauseous, no cravings yet! When did it actually start for you guys? I am literally waiting to crave something delicious instead of just feeling sick all day.
For me, cravings for sweet things started around the end of the first trimester. I tried to satisfy them with fruits, and kept up my daily walks with my doctor's permission. It really helped keep my energy up and controlled extra weight gain.
During my appointments at the hospital, the clinical nutritionist told me that cravings usually start late in the first trimester. They gave me a great list of healthy alternatives for my junk food cravings. You should definitely ask your hospital's dietician during your next checkup.
With twins, I felt like my cravings started the day I got a positive test, I was double hungry lol! But seriously, it usually kicks in full force around week 10 or 11. Just eat what you feel like, your body is doing double work anyway.
My mother-in-law told me that cravings start in the second trimester and means the baby wants that food, but my doctor said it is just hormonal changes. I usually got strong cravings for spicy rasam around the 3rd month. Eat mindfully and always check with your doctor if you crave non-food items like clay.
According to my pregnancy tracker app, cravings usually start peaking during the second trimester, around week 13 to 16. The app was so right, because suddenly I wanted nothing but spicy street food! Tracking it really helped me understand my body patterns.
Generally, cravings start around the 11th or 12th week of pregnancy when your hormones begin to peak. Some women get them earlier, while some don't have any cravings at all, which is also totally normal. Just make sure you are eating a balanced diet alongside whatever you crave.
