Pregnant Women Guaranteed Seat On Virgin Trains And Can Choose Snacks From The 'Cravings Collection' | HuffPost Life

Pregnant Women Guaranteed Seat On Virgin Trains

Ellen Wallwork— The Huffington Post UK

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Pregnant women will never have to stand on certain Virgin Trains again if they pick up a free 'mum pass'.

If there are no available seats mums-to-be need only flash their 'mum pass' at a member of on-board staff, and they will either make a seat in standard class available, or offer a seat in first class.

The service is available on Virgin’s West Coast Main Line services, which run between London, North Wales, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

'Mum passes' can be collected at Virgin ticket offices, where women will need to show their Mat B1 form and provide a passport photo.

But the guaranteed pass isn't the only thing Virgin has in store for expectant mums. They are also trialling a new selection of food called the “Cravings Collection” on selected services between Manchester and Euston.

The few mums who do experience a craving for charcoal will be delighted to learnt hey can get charcoal biscuits on the move, and more common cravings are also catered for, with Marmite, anchovies, ginger biscuits and of course, chocolate on the menu.

The creation of the 'mum pass' follows repeated reports from pregnant women who have been forced to stand while travelling on public transport, after facing angry responses from passengers who are unwilling to give up their seat.

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Snooki Craves Pickle Pancakes(01 of09)

While Snooki and her fiance may be okay with pickle pancakes (he's feeding them to her after all), we can't bring ourselves to condone this combination. Instead, we suggest this amazing fried pickle recipe for the true pickle lover. One taste of these, and you'll want nothing more during the rest of your pregnancy.Get the Fried Pickles with Ranch Dressing recipe (credit:Getty/Matt Armendariz)

Jessica Simpson Wants Pop Tarts.. With Butter(02 of09)

Simpson doesn't want just any kind of Pop Tart, she's been taking hers with butter on top. While we know cravings can be strong during pregnancy, that sounds a bit decadent -- and not something that one should indulge in regularly. Instead, Simpson should swap those for our peanut butter pop tarts. They'll still have the richness that butter would provide, but also a healthy dose of protein.Get the Peanut Butter Pop Tarts recipe (credit:FilmMagic/Peanut Butter Co.)

Kristin Cavallari's Taco Needs(03 of09)

While some woman crave pickles, others need to feed their fix for tacos. Kristin Cavallari tweeted, "Freakin' Tito's Tacos is stuck in my heeaaad noooo." Well, Tito's got nothing on these freshly made beef tacos. Get the Tacos Bistec recipe (credit:Getty/New Media Publishing)

Kristin Wants Cupcakes(04 of09)

Being the judge on the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" was, as she put it, a "preggers dream job." But what to do when you don't have a team of people handing over their best cupcake for your approval? Make your own. And if you bake carrot cupcakes, you can at least feel good knowing you got some beta carotene.Get the Take 5 Carrot Cupcakes recipe (credit:Getty/Quentin Bacon)

Kourtney Needs Spice(05 of09)

While Kourtney Kardashian has reported eating a bland diet during her second pregnancy, she is now feeling the need to indulge in spicy foods -- queso cheese dip to be more precise. But who wants to eat all that processed cheese when eating for two. We recommend this goat cheese chili dip for a healthier, and equally satisfying, remedy to that craving.Get the Green Chile & Goat Cheese Dip recipe (credit:AP/EatingWell)

Duff Craves Krispies(06 of09)

Among other things, Hilary Duff joneses for that simple Rice Krispie and marshmallow concoction. If she needs a new recipe, this one is solid and won't lead you astry.Get the Rice Krispies Treat Recipe (credit:Flickr: cathydanh/Getty)

Duff's Baby Loves Cinnamon(07 of09)

Craving Red Hots is not the most usual pregnancy desire, but how many of them really are? One thing's for sure, Hilary Duff's baby is digging the cinnamon-sugar combo. But rather than rely on the store bought candies, we recommend making some cinnamon sugar goodness in your own kitchen.Get the Pecan-Cinnamon Wafers recipe (credit:Getty/EatingWell)

Lisa Loeb Digs Apple Pie(08 of09)

Lisa Loeb's first sweet craving during this pregnancy has been for just-right apple pie. But she's also digging cheese and yogurt (among other things). This apple pie sundae with cheddar cheese combines all those delicious ingredients -- and allows you to enjoy it in one big bowl.Get the Apple Pie Sundaes with Cheddar Crust Shards recipe (credit:Con Poulos/Getty)

Vanessa Minnillo Is Loving Mexican(09 of09)

According to Nick Lachey, Vanessa is majorly craving Mexican food, and burritos in particular. And we don't really blame her -- burritos are immensly satisfy and always filling; if you're eating for two, this dish should do the trick. But don't get that burrito to go, make it at home to make sure it's full of good nutrition and hearty protein.Get the Beefy Bean Burritos recipe (credit:FilmMagic/New Media Publishing)

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