Everything tastes great when it's pickled. Do you think you're unborn baby or your body need more B12 and calcium or are you just having weird cravings? It seems a bit ridiculous, doesn't it? So one night you ask your wife, why can't we have something normal like chicken and mashed potatoes? Nine times out of ten she'll want pickles and ice cream instead.
There are so many reasons why women have peculiar food cravings when they are pregnant. Some doctors on this theory have varying ideas why pregnant woman crave certain kinds of food. It may be an indication that the mother's body is lacking some sort of vitamin.
As unusual as this may sound some pregnant women have cravings for nonfood items. I don't know of any pregnant women that haven't had wacky food cravings. It's best to get checked by your doctor if you or someone you know is yearning for non-food items that seem strange by a normal persons standards.
Always stay away from anything that could be dangerous to you or most importantly to your unborn baby. Consult a doctor if you are unsure and get all your questions answered ahead of time.
Most doctors are in agreement that as long as your going by the nutritional guidelines for you and your baby your cravings are just fine. A large majority of the time a mothers cravings contain the nutritional needs of her infant but check nutritional guidelines to help you along the way.
Remember always eat healthy, get plenty of sleep and exercise (especially) when your expecting a child. Your child will love you for it.