First Signs of Pregnancy
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Early Signs of Pregnancy - Food Aversions
Food aversions, like cravings, should also be due to hormonal changes. When a woman becomes pregnant, the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone levels increases rapidly. This rapid increase in hCG is thought to contribute to symptoms such as food cravings, nausea, and food aversions.
Food aversion can occur in early pregnancy. Researchers have postulated that it may be a mechanism that protects the new pregnancy against potentially harmful elements. Food aversions are most common in the first trimester. Throughout the pregnancy, new aversions can develop. Some of the common aversions include eggs, milk, meat, garlic, onions, spicy foods, tea, and coffee. Some women even have aversions to foods they use to love.
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