As your pregnancy progresses, you may develop an aversion to foods you once loved.

Healthlineconfirms pregnant women’s obsession with pickles in particular.

Let’s take a look.

Pregnant woman eating pickles

On the other hand, pickles are also super salty.

The sodium content of an average-sized pickle is 325 milligrams.

Unfortunately, this means salty snack intake does indeed need to be monitored.

Pregnant woman with pickle jar

Sorry, pickle lovers.

Understanding the reason behind pregnancy cravings may also help you when creating your shopping list.

Most moms-to-be contest thattheir energy levels are higherand physical symptoms ease during that wonderful second trimester.

Smiling woman eating pickles

This also happens to be when cravings peak (viaHealthline).

So, with their appetites now in full swing, moms and their fetuses are ready to eat.