im pregnant, but why ice?
2006-07-02 18:09:27 · 13 answers · asked by Rose 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
if low iron why ice? why not broccoli?
2006-07-02 18:20:45 · update #1
Have your doctor check your iron level. It's pretty common for pregnant women to crave unusual things like ice, clay, or dirt because their bodies are lacking something it needs.
2006-07-02 18:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by tied2tots 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A craving of non food items is called Pica. And ice isn't really nutritional. Pica is usually present when there is a mineral defficiency and ice cravings have been linked to low iron.
2006-07-03 01:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by optimistic_dr3am3r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I craved ice as well and i really don't know that there' s a reason for it. I used to buy the 5 lb bags and even though my son is three now i still crave ice.
2006-07-03 01:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by lisa b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is summer and depending where you live at it is really hot you may be craving ice because you are to hot and you need something to cool you down trust me i am 6 months pregnant and when i get hot i like things that are cold.
2006-07-03 01:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by Raven G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your iron is low you need to be on vitamins and iron. Low iron anemia is not good at all especially while you are pregnant I think if the number is lower than maybe 11 or 9 but you need to get your iron checked I think tea and koolaid makes your iron lower also.
2006-07-03 01:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by hearnskat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its simple. Its summer and its hot. Plus you need to stay hydrated. Your body is telling you that it needs hydration and water, and you are hot. Just get some crushed ice and go to town on it. You won't be doing anything bad for yourself other than staying cool and hydrated, which is essential for pregnant women.
2006-07-03 01:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by jaxsin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about that part, but trust me, when u are in labor, u will definitely be craving ice fo sure!!!
2006-07-03 01:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by m_tlgtexpress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low iron
2006-07-03 01:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything can happen when u r pregnant n craving.. Me, i craved for minty toothpaste believe it or not! Now i think again, YUCKS!
2006-07-03 01:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by new mum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what happens. at least it's not ice cream. less calories. haha
2006-07-03 01:14:14 · answer #10 · answered by Kelsey B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋