m 16 weeks pregnant and I LOOOOve the smell of laundry detergent and Cascade, and dirt. Theres also this body wash that I love to smell it's so wierd. I HAVE NOT tried to eat any of these things,nor have i wanted to, but I really really like the smell. Is this PICA?
2007-04-19 09:29:47 · 10 answers · asked by Cat 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I guess what I mean is that i have this compelling urge to smell them... like I walk by my laundry room and see the box of detergent there, I HAVE to stop and sniff it for a few secs...lol its only since I ve been pregnant. I feel so weird but I have to do it too.
2007-04-19 09:43:57 · update #1
No, that's just loving those smells, girl. When you go from smelling it to eating it THAT is pica. I was in love with the smell of a certain shampoo and Mrs. Meyers Lemon Verbena cleansers. You're fine.
2007-04-19 09:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have the urge to eat them then its pica. but if you just love the way they smell then its not. i mean who doesnt like how cleaners and body wash smell? isnt that why you buy them? and personally i love how dirt smells...! lol! hope this helps!!
2007-04-19 16:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by summi_bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weird yes PICA no. I loved the smell of all kinds of weird stuff like gas and even skunks! If you start eating it then you gotta worry. can you imagine if I licked a skunk!
2007-04-19 16:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by Erica J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My understanding of pica is that it is the uncontrollable urge to eat those things, not just smell them. If you are uncertain, call your doctor/midwife.
2007-04-19 16:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it might possible be pica. I wouldn't go around smelling detergents when pregnant because the fumes may be harmful.
Are you eating as healthy as possible -- plenty of fruits and veggies -- and taking your daily prenatal vitamin?
Also, you may want to ask your doctor to test you again for anemia.
2007-04-19 16:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by michaluna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so, from what I understand of the disorder you will actually be compelled to consume the strange items. It wouldn't hurt just to mention it to your doc--maybe you are lacking something in your diet?
2007-04-19 16:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly.
talk to your doctor about it.
pica happens when you have a certain vitamin defeciency.
2007-04-19 16:39:42 · answer #7 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you start to want to eat it. talk to your doctor about it.
2007-04-19 16:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by alexandria1_1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its when you eat it, and crave it and want to eat it. Plus its even worse things like poop.
2007-04-19 16:32:46 · answer #9 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since your not eating them, then no its not.
2007-04-19 16:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by jzgermany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋