In her case, there was more than pregnancy cravings to blame as the star battled preeclampsia which caused her body to retain an amazing amount of water during the final stage of her pregnancy.

Report: Jessica Simpson's Doctors Worried About Her Eating Habits OMG Famous - Wed, Nov 23, 2011 7:38 AM PST Jessica Simpson is pregnant, and she has pregnancy cravings.

They listen to tales (oh, do they listen), of lost loves, of illness, of engagements and pregnancy cravings.

And speaking of sizzling, the five-months-pregnant star (who told Ellen Degeneres last month that she's having a boy) reveals that her latest pregnancy craving will make you sweat.

"I wish I was one of those cute pregnant girls who wear skinny jeans throughout their pregnancies, but I just gain weight," laughs the actress, who admits freely that she's been giving in to her pregnancy cravings.

Don't be alarmed - there are plenty of strange pregnancy cravings out there; with anything from beetroot to old gym shoes taking an expectant mothers' fancy... it's true!

A copy of this book can be seen on the bed headboard bookshelf behind Lucille Ball in the I Love Lucy episode where she has pregnancy cravings and eats "pistachio ice cream with hot fudge and sardines".

Depending from the historical period and the culture there are different traditions regarding pregnancy cravings.

Jessica Simpson is pregnant, and she has pregnancy cravings.

It has been one of my more bizarre pregnancy cravings.