I have very strange cravings for smells. Like rubbing Alcohol, thats the worst one, I want to smell it all the time, I have to stop myself sometimes. I also like the smell of some cleaners like Pine Sal and Mr, Clean.
Is this normal, and 18 weeks pregnant? Should I tell my doctor about this?
2007-07-31 06:12:33 · 11 answers · asked by blebert2002 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The olfactory nerves have a lot to do with taste. Taste definitely changes, and so do aversions to smells.
Aromatherapy is huge right now, so there is a definite link between smelling things and mood.
However, those things might be extremely hazardous to be smelling, especially for the baby.
Stop smelling those things, and tell your doctor. He might have a good explanation for it.
2007-07-31 06:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it is normal, however i dont think its a good idea to smell it that is very harmful to the baby. Usually though when you have a craving for odd products like that it means your body is in need of a certain mineral or vitamin that could be found in the product. As long as your taking your prenatals you should be fine, but its always wise to contact the doc jus incase... I craved the smell of bleach when i was pregnant lol but i was fine as long as i didnt sniff it :)
2007-07-31 06:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by Emily May 11/10/08 :) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your DR but maybe you need to clean something I like those smells too. Not the alcohol smell
2007-07-31 06:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by MYAB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cravings such as this during pregnancy is called Pica. It is not normal most pregnant women have cravings for stuff like pickles and ice cream. However, this does happen to some women. You need to let your doctor know about this.
2007-07-31 06:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by Cal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acne is normal in pregnancy, i believe it is all the hormones. Some women are lucky and this clears up but some just have to deal with it im afraid. It's all worth it in the end tho. xx
2016-04-01 03:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should tell your doctor about this, its not that normal to want to smell cleaning products!
2007-07-31 06:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it's healthy for you to intake those chemical smells while pregnant. You need to check with your doctor. Good luck and God bless.
2007-07-31 06:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by TRUST_ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to drink some lemonade if citrus smells entice.
2007-07-31 06:16:04 · answer #8 · answered by The Wonderer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes this can be related to anemia. Not a bad idea to get it checked out. Sometimes it is just wierd hormones.
2007-07-31 06:17:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be normal, but I don't know if it is good for the baby to inhale that stuff. ask your doctor if you are allowed to do it.
2007-07-31 06:20:27 · answer #10 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋