Do NOT use this time to begin a weight loss diet. If you have concerns about your weight, talk to your doctor. Food cravings are normal. It's OK to eat the foods you crave, but just as when you aren't pregnant, do it in moderation. If you are gaining too much weight, cut down the foods you may crave that are high in fat, sugar, and salt.
Some women crave non-food items such as starch, dirt, or clay when they are pregnant.
If it isn't food, don't eat it. Restaurant meals can be high in fat and lacking in nutrition for you and your baby. Avoid foods that are too spicy or oily. Your doctor may want you to take special vitamins while you are pregnant. Be sure to follow his or her instructions.