10x the most common pregnancy cravings!

All moms and moms-to-be know the feeling. A sudden urge for a strange food combo or a very specific snack. So it’s totally normal if at 7:00 AM you crave gingerbread cookies with mustard or croissants with cream cheese! We asked our Instagram followers to share their cravings and enjoyed their special combinations. Below, we share the 10 most common pregnancy cravings — and of course, we’re super curious: did you have these cravings too?

Apples from the fridge?
Apples were mentioned a lot among the cravings, and we totally get why. Sweet, juicy, and sometimes tart, apples provide that refreshing taste you often need during pregnancy. Plus, cravings for sour snacks are very common. But not all apples are the same. For many moms, it’s crucial that the apple is from a specific brand and comes straight from the fridge. Sound familiar?

Orange (juice)
Orange juice to the rescue! Nothing beats a sweet orange or freshly squeezed juice — it boosts your mood and your vitamin C levels. According to scientists, this second part might explain this craving. Your body needs extra vitamin C during pregnancy, which may cause the urge for oranges.

All things fried
Some people get nauseous just thinking about a plate of fries during pregnancy, while others could eat it every day. Fried snacks definitely belong on this list! Again, science suggests this craving signals your body’s need for healthy fats, which makes us think about fried goodness all day long…

Milkshakes
Milkshakes are also a frequent craving. Driving to the McDrive in the middle of the night? Some moms were willing to do just that. Strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate — one sip of a delicious shake and suddenly everything seems much better!

Cheese
Our all-time guilty pleasure, cheese, is also on the pregnancy craving list. As if we don’t already crave it enough normally, pregnancy can make it even stronger! Whether it’s in grilled cheese sandwiches, on pizzas, on bread, or just eaten straight from the block.

Ice, ice baby
This craving isn’t exactly food-related, but many moms (to-be) experience the urge to snack on ice cubes during pregnancy. While it can indicate an iron deficiency, it can also just be one of your cravings. At least it’s cheap and you always have it at home!

Sour candy
More sour snacks stealing the show here. Sour belts are another favorite among pregnant women, giving a flavor explosion that makes your jaws clench involuntarily. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need, right?

(Water)melon
Another healthy item on the list, as melons were frequently mentioned on our Instagram! Watermelon is especially popular, but other types of melon were also noted. Sweet and super healthy — now that’s a craving we love!

Chocolate
We often crave chocolate even when not pregnant. But during pregnancy, your hormones run wild, causing an even stronger urge for chocolate! Good news though: according to Canadian research, it’s actually not a bad idea to enjoy chocolate occasionally during pregnancy! Cocoa is packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that helps improve blood flow in the placenta. Good to know!