Anisha Verma Anisha Verma Asked 7 months ago

How soon do food cravings start in pregnancy?

My sister just got pregnant and she's already complaining about strange food cravings. I thought those came much later. How soon do food cravings typically start in pregnancy?

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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During my wife's pregnancy, her intense cravings didn't start until well into the second trimester, around the 16th week. Before that, she actually had major food aversions and could barely eat anything. That was just our experience, though.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Haan, cravings toh usually first trimester ke end tak hi shuru hoti hain, like around 12 weeks. Shuruat mein toh vomiting aur acidity hi dimaag kharab karti hai na. Har kisi ka body different hota hai, so don't compare too much.

Riya Deshmukh Riya Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much if you aren't craving pickles and ice cream yet! Honestly, most women don't get actual cravings until the end of the third month. Just eat whatever feels good for your stomach right now and take care.

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Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My mother used to tell me that cravings are just the body's way of asking for nutrients, and they usually begin around the 10th week. However, my doctor advised that as long as we eat balanced meals, we don't need to worry about specific cravings. Trust your doctor's diet chart above all.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please make sure you are getting your regular blood checkups done instead of just focusing on cravings. My wife had severe aversions early on which we ignored, leading to a drop in her iron levels. A proper doctor's visit will ensure you are getting the right nutrition from day one.

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Anjali Verma Anjali Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, you must be waiting for those fun pregnancy moments like midnight cravings! But usually, the first few weeks are mostly about food aversions and feeling tired, while the real cravings kick in during the second trimester. Just listen to your body and rest up.

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