Want an even more compelling reason why preggos should consider eating yogurt regularly? Researchers at the University of Colorado-Boulder recently discovered that mothers who eat fermented foods are less likely to have babies who have autism-related disorders (per Medical Daily). Foods containing "good bacteria," such as the probiotics that are in yogurt, support the baby's neurological development, the study found. The research was conducted on rats, but lead researcher Christopher Lowry said that these findings strongly suggest human fetuses also would have the same benefit from a diet rich in foods with probiotics. "This is the first maternal intervention that I know of that has been able to prevent an autism-like syndrome, including the behavioral and social aspects," Lowry said, according to Science Daily.

If you want to pass on all of the benefits of yogurt to your baby but you just can't stomach yogurt, there are other fermented foods that offer the same benefits. Kefir, kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, and tempeh all boast live microbes, just like yogurt (per Pregnancy & Newborn). Added bonus: The sour flavor of some of these foods may satisfy a common pregnancy craving. Perhaps yogurt and sauerkraut are the new pickles and ice cream.