Honestly thoda embarrassing to ask but I keep getting this craving to chew slate pencil and chalk, matlab the smell pulls me. Is it safe or am I harming the baccha? Pls share if anyone else had this.
Oh god, please avoid eating slate pencil, it might have lead or toxins that can be really dangerous for the baby! I used to worry about every single ingredient I ate. Please call your gynac and get your blood report checked to see if you need iron pills.
Oh sweetie, please don't eat slate pencils! 🙅♀️ It's not safe for you or the little one. Just tell your doctor about this craving, they will check your iron levels and help you out! Stay safe 💖
Listen to me, bilkul mat khana slate pencil. It has chemicals that can harm your baby's development. If you are craving such non-food items, it's a clear signal your body is lacking some nutrients, so please tell your doctor today.
I actually had this exact same craving and panicked so much thinking why am I wanting to eat chalk! Turns out it's very common and called pica, usually due to calcium or iron deficiency. Talk to your gynac, they will give you the right supplements and the craving will go.
I read on my pregnancy tracker app that craving non-food items like slate pencil or clay is called pica. It's usually a sign of anemia or low calcium levels. Please get your Hb levels checked by your doctor instead of eating it.
Honestly, I had a friend who craved chalk during her pregnancy, and her doctor immediately put her on iron tablets. Don't eat slate pencils as they can cause stomach issues or infections. Just have a word with your doctor, it's very easy to manage.
Please don't eat it, dear. I know pregnancy cravings can be weird because my nausea was terrible and I craved weird things too. But eating slate pencil means you might have low iron, so check with your doctor for a blood test instead.
