I've been having really weird cravings, like wanting to eat chalk and ice. My friend said it might be pica. What causes pica during pregnancy, and is it normal?
Hey, don't stress too much, it's actually a known thing called Pica! It usually happens because your body is lacking iron or some nutrients. Just tell your doctor so they can check your blood levels.
Honestly, I crave weird things too, but if you're eyeing the wall plaster, it's time to call the doc! 😂 It's just an iron deficiency sign, very common but needs medicine.
I started craving the smell of wet mud during my second trimester. My doctor checked my reports and found my hemoglobin was low, so she increased my iron tablets.
I know pregnancy makes us crave the weirdest things! If you are craving non-food items like chalk or clay, it's a sign of low iron. Please get a simple blood test done.
I panicked so much when I wanted to chew on ice and chalk! But my gynac reassured me it’s just pica due to mineral deficiency. She changed my vitamins and it went away.
