CRAVING CANNED CORN
Again, this falls under cravings possibly linked to vitamin B deficiencies or trace minerals. Prenatal nutritionists often use food journals to track these needs.
THE UTERUS EXPANDS 500 TIMES ITS SIZE
From the size of an orange to a watermelon, this change is monitored during ultrasound growth scans, and discussed during third-trimester OB-GYN visits.
PREGNANCY DIABETES MIGHT BE CONCERNING
Known as gestational diabetes, this affects 10% of pregnant women in the U.S. It requires blood glucose monitoring, dietary adjustments, and sometimes insulin therapy, covered under maternity health insurance plans.
MANGO COMBINES WITH ANYTHING
Mango cravings may signal vitamin C and folate needs, both essential for fetal brain and spinal development.
SNORING AT NIGHT
Common in second and third trimesters. It may be related to pregnancy-induced sleep apnea, a condition evaluated through sleep studies or CPAP consultations.
BAD BREATH