New or Strange Cravings
Early pregnancy symptom
The chart
Comparison of how often this symptom is experienced by pregnant vs non-pregnant women.
After implantation (9 dpo+)
experiencing this symptom
increases
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
increases
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
New or Strange Cravings
The exact reason for pregnancy cravings is not known, but many speculate that the new or strange cravings pregnant women experience are actually the body's way of asking for a particular nutrient it may be lacking. The actual food craved is not necessarily what the body needs but may need something in the food. The cliché of craving pickles may be an indication your body needs more sodium, or the desire for a burger and french fries may be a need for protein, sodium or potassium. Studies also show that the high levels of hormones present during pregnancy can alter a women's sense of taste and smell. This change can also lead to food aversion.
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo - 1 dpo
Slightly increases probability of pregnancy
2 dpo - 10 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
11 dpo - 16 dpo
Slightly increases probability of pregnancy
17 dpo - 18 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
---|---|
0 dpo | 1.2 times more (+15%) |
11 dpo | 1.2 times more (+18%) |
12 dpo | 1.3 times more (+24%) |
13 dpo | 1.3 times more (+26%) |
14 dpo | 1.3 times more (+29%) |
15 dpo | 1.3 times more (+23%) |
16 dpo | 1.2 times more (+16%) |
Understanding the data
Pregnant women experience this symptom the number of times listed as often as non-pregnant. The percentage listed refers to the percentage increase or decrease between pregnant and non-pregnant.
Visit the dpo chart pages to view most common and significant positive and negative indicators of pregnancy for each day past ovulation.
Comments
What women are saying about this symptom.
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Ladychey123 2 years ago
14dpo- Craving sweets. I had syrup and fries the other day. It was so good lol
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kellyhill 4 years ago
Got sick eating Chinese food my favorite, and loving taco bell , which I normally don't like. I like Mexican food just not taco bell.
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_Pineapple_ 4 years ago
11 DPO, craving fruit! Not usual. I’m normally wanting candy/chocolate and chips! Maybe this is my month ????????