When my cousin was pregnant she would eat 3 to six cups of ice a day, through her whole pregnancy. Is that normal or was it just her.
2006-12-04 04:15:40 · 14 answers · asked by gurllucky7 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Actually craving ice is a sign of iron deficiency. My doctor told me if I craved chewing on ice to let her know. I read it in the pregnancy book "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and the book they gave me at the doctors too. It would makes sense because pregnancy is known to cause anemia. I was actually put on a double dose of high iron along with my prenatal vitamins.
2006-12-04 04:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I am 32 weeks pregnant, and asked my doctor the same question!! The answer I got was that I am anemic. With my first child I was also anemic and given iron transfusions after the delivery. Another question I asked was why does it taste like I am sucking on a penny sometimes. Same answer ... anemia. Maybe you could ask your doctor if you're having some of the same symptoms. Good luck! =)
2006-12-04 13:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by Alison V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constantly chewing ice indicates an IRON deficiency in most people. Have her check her blood with the doctor, or make sure she's taking some vitamins, eating iron rich foods beef, prok, poultry, dark green veggies, beans etc... In pregnancy, the baby is trying to tell her that she needs more of it... I had a craving for protein with my pregnancy- Constantly eating eggs, mmm pancakes, chicken etc...
2006-12-04 12:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by Liandrew00 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Every woman and every pregnancy is different. I have been pregnant 4 times and never ate ice with any of my pregnancies. Eating ice was normal for your cousin.
2006-12-04 12:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I had this with my first pregnancy my OB told me that I was anemic and my body was not getting enough iron (which for some crazy reason makes you crave ice) you should tell her to get some iron tablets (get them approved from her OB first) is she taking her pre natals? most of them have a good bit of iron. Also Peanut Butter is terribly fattening but will help with anemia. And meats as well
2006-12-04 12:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
During labor those horror nurses wont let you have a glass of water so they give your ice chips to keep your mouth moist, all that breathing and huffing can give you cotton mouth....it is sooooo nice...as for just having ice during your pregnant, for me my body temperature was higher and it helped cool me off inside, everyone is different
2006-12-04 12:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recent studies have found that eating ice and craving ice are linked to an iron defiency.
2006-12-04 12:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by kjclaycamp82 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm pregnant with my second daughter and I'm going through an ice phase because I can't stand the taste of some juices and sode of course is a no-no. So it's not just her.
2006-12-04 12:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is usually a sign of iron defency. It means they are anemic and need more iron in their blood. They should let their doctor know that they are eating so much ice so he can check for it.
2006-12-04 12:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by Ask Me 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
cravings for ice can be a symptom of anemia, when your body is not getting enough iron, or pica, when you are not getting enough minerals and vitamins in your diet. She should take iron suppliments and vitamins if she gets pregnant again
2006-12-04 12:18:21 · answer #10 · answered by parental unit 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋