2007-01-19 14:44:21 · 6 answers · asked by awixs_mom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes I was told by my doctor it usually does. I was very anemic and I heard you might crave dirt and want to crunch ice a lot. Why? I dunno. Luckily I just crave the hard ice to chew.
2007-01-19 14:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by Cuppycake♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called Pica and during pregnancy can be caused due to an iron deficiancy or another nutritional deficiancy. It is a very interesting disorder. You can find out a lot about it online. Here's a good website: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/pica.html
2007-01-19 22:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by lysistrata411 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for iron deficiency, eat red meat and cereals that contain iron. supplements also help.
2007-01-19 23:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by sportslover123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya.. but um... don't eat it.. lol. I know one little girl that used to feed it to her baby sister... and when the younger sister grew up she craved dirt.. LOL
2007-01-19 22:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by kris_mom_of_4_girls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can. When women that are pregnant have severe cravings for non-food items or for foods that are dangerous for pregnant women it is best to talk to your OB/GYN.
2007-01-19 22:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah .. but avoid it and call you doctor soon
2007-01-19 23:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by evillama4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋