Strange I know but I am 32 weeks pregs and for the last 4 weeks I have developed a strange craving for the smell of solvents, paint, marker pens, nail varnish, nail varnish remover etc LOL
Of course I haven't indulged my craving as that would be classed as solvent abuse but the other day me and fiance were in Focus DIY and the smell of paint was divine! Has anyone else had this weird craving?
2007-03-12 01:11:44 · 11 answers · asked by kimbo1605 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Hi
During my first pregnancy, i had the strongest cravign for Brasso.
I bought a small tin and every hour or so had a sniff, didnt do me any harm!
2007-03-12 01:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by lisaviduka 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i also had a craving for the smell of nail varnish remover when i was pregnant. don't worry too much, it will soon be overtaken by a craving for something different (and probably worse!).
my worst craving was for chips and curry sauce when i was pregnant, which resulting in me resembling a beached whale by the time i had my daughter (and many last minute dashes to the chippy by my poor husband....)
2007-03-12 01:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar craving - I craved shoe polish during my first pregnancy. I would sneak out to the cupboard and open a tin and have a sniff.................. I never ate it but even now the thought of shoe polish makes my mouth water!
2007-03-12 02:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by babyalmie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeh I was exactly the same, I loved nail varish remover, I almost wanted to drink it!! (I didnt of course).
I also loved the sauce that you get on big macs, though not the meat itself, so I would buy loads of big macs and just lick the sauce off!
2007-03-12 02:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hasn't happened to me, but this is a medically recognized condition called Pica...some crave paint, laundry detergent, dirt...any non-food craving is classified as such...please talk to your doctor about this it usually results from a vitamin or mineral deficiency....
2007-03-12 01:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive got a strong craving for the smell of petrol
2007-03-12 01:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by vicki w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Speak to your doctor, this can be a sign of vitamin or mineral deficiency and needs to be checked out.
2007-03-12 05:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Bugs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not had any cravings with any of my pregnancies but that is a strange craving
2007-03-12 01:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure about chemicals per se however i know that the craving for starch or ice is enimia...chemicals could be the same but not for certain
2007-03-12 01:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by Atheism itself is your best shot at heaven !! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nop sorry. It could also hurt the baby
2007-03-12 01:18:33 · answer #10 · answered by Sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋