When adding milk or cream to coffee, choosing almond or oat milk are nutritious options.

Yet sometimes we just crave good old-fashioned milk.

Pregnancy is one time when you might have a hankering for the nostalgic drink.

Pregnant woman drinking milk

There are manyreasons why cravings appear during pregnancy(viaHealthline).

After all, many pregnant women give themselves the allowance to enjoy whatever they feel like at the moment.

Pope says that some cravings may result from our body’s need for a certain nutrient.

Doctor with calcium supplement bottle

Calcium is important for both your health and your baby’s development (viaWebMD).

It helps keep your muscles, bones, and nerves healthy.

Pregnant women should aim for 1,000 mg of calcium daily.

Woman drinking milk

Milk brings many of us back to the comforting days of childhood (viaHealthline).

On the flip side, dairy cravings extend beyond just milk.

Ice cream is one of the most widely craved foods during pregnancy (viaLamaze).

Like milk, it gives us happy and nostalgic feelings, but it also tastes so good.

In the summer, it helps us cool down and indulge a bit.