Can i eat dry salt during pregnancy?

Question

These days i get this weird craving to just eat a pinch of dry salt, sounds strange i know. Im around 10 weeks. Is it okay in thoda amount or should i avoid? anyone else had this craving?

Vasanta Mukherjee · Answer

Please avoid eating dry salt directly as it is very risky for your blood pressure. Definitely check with your gynac because high BP during pregnancy can cause complications. Stay safe.

Sheetal Pai · Answer

Please don't eat dry salt directly, it's not good for your health right now. Just have a salted snack if you have a craving.

Himani Salunkhe · Answer

Same here, I had weird salt cravings too. But eating dry salt can raise your blood pressure, so try having salted cucumber slices instead.

Kavipriya Solanki · Answer

Cravings are normal, but raw salt can make your feet swell and raise BP which can interfere with your plans for a smooth delivery. Try to limit it and eat simple salted snacks instead!

Yuvika Chowdary · Answer

Mummy ji strictly forbade me from eating raw salt during my time, she said it causes swelling in hands and feet. She used to give me dry roasted makhana with a little salt instead which was much safer.

Ananya Majmudar · Answer

I completely understand these strange cravings, but dry salt can really affect your fluid balance and blood pressure. Please be gentle with your body and ask your doctor about safer ways to manage salt cravings, dear.