What will happen if we eat raw rice during pregnancy?
ok this is a bit embarrassing but since pregnancy i keep getting this weird craving to chew on raw rice, like uncooked. i had a small handful and now im worried. is this harmful for the baby? anyone else got such cravings?
In our home raw rice craving is heard of a lot, elders just smile and say its normal. Still i would say tell your gynac, because it can be a sign of low iron. Cooked rice is always safer for your tummy.
Some women crave chewing raw rice, its actually a common thing called pica. A little once in a while wont harm, but if you are craving it a lot it can mean low iron, so get your blood checked. Better to eat cooked rice yaar.
Beta many pregnant girls in our family had this same craving, my mother used to call it the rice craving. Thoda is okay but raw grains can upset digestion and have dust. Tell your doctor, often its iron related and they give the right thing.
I had this weird urge for raw rice and my doc said it can point to iron deficiency, so do mention it at your next visit. Raw rice is hard on the stomach and not really clean to chew, so try to avoid making it a habit.
