This is embarrassing but ever since 2nd month i get this weird urge to eat chalk, like the smell pulls me. I know it sounds strange na. Does anyone else get these random cravings, is it ok?
Beta this habit of eating chalk or mitti is common in pregnancy but it's not good for baby. Usually means body is low on iron. Eat dates, jaggery, green veg and do tell the doctor, they will sort the iron out.
No, please dont eat chalk. That craving for non food stuff is often a sign of iron deficiency, called pica. Tell your gynac, they'll check your hb and give iron. Chalk is not safe at all.
Cravings for chalk or slate happened to my sister, turned out her hemoglobin was very low. Pls dont actually eat it, it can be harmful. Get your blood checked with the gynac soon.
This comes up a lot here. The urge is real but eating chalk can upset your stomach and isnt safe. It's your body signalling iron need, so iron rich food plus your doctor's supplement is the fix, not the chalk.
Nahi yaar, chalk mat khao. Ye craving hoti hai na jab iron kam hota hai. Mere saath bhi mitti khane ka mann karta tha, doc ne iron tablet di aur theek ho gaya. Pehle blood test karwa lo.
