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Does a women's taste-buds change during pregnancy? Is it permanent?

Asked by HGl3ee (3955points) July 6th, 2010

Hello everyone!

I’m about 10 weeks pregnant right now and have noticed a pretty big change in my taste-buds and what I “crave”. I absolutely loved chocolate and salty snacks like chips; but now, since being pregnant I have been craving sour candies and meat, lots and lots of red meat. Before I couldn’t stand sour candies and ate little to no red meat; now I can’t even think about eating chocolate or chips without getting queasy :(

Now, I’m not complaining because heck I’m craving the stuff so I’m enjoying it! However, I’m curious if this is a normal occurrence during pregnancy and if it’s permanent or once the pregnancy is over I’ll return back to “normal”.

I know women go through cravings and such, but full on taste-bud changes?

Thanks in advance for any and all answers and insight! Please feel free to share personal experiences too :)

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