Crunching down on a cup of ice is not unique to pregnancy, though women do sometimes get stronger cravings for ice during pregnancy- even those who had never eaten ice before. How common is this...
Posts by Samantha Broghammer, RD
Is Monk Fruit Sweetener Safe During Pregnancy? Benefits and Risks
Even if you’re already familiar with alternative sweeteners such as stevia, sucralose, and aspartame, monk fruit extract is a relatively new sweetener. Its name alone catches some folks off guard,...
Nothing is more ubiquitous with pregnancy than cravings for sweets. Whether you are craving candies, ice cream, bakery, or other desserts, it is natural to wonder if these cravings are simply...
Is Senna (Senokot) Safe To Take During Pregnancy? Tea, Tablets and More
It’s no secret that constipation is all too common during pregnancy. Over-the-counter stool softeners and laxatives are popular remedies to keep you comfortable, but just because no prescription is...
Herbs and spices can be a source of confusion, between which aren’t safe, which are safe, and in what amount. Turmeric is no different and with its recent rise in popularity as both a food and...
Salty cravings are so popular during pregnancy that they’re even used in movies and television shows as a way to show that a character is expecting. Can these cravings clue you into what is going...