Has anyone craved ice druing their pregnancy? I was woundering if anyone knew why I might be craving ice, and what I mean by this is when you crave something druing pregnancy you are usually missing something from that food in your diet...so why would I crave ice? What could I be missing? Thanks for all your answers! I really appreciate it! Thanks again!
God Bless
Brandie
2007-10-09 16:02:58 · 13 answers · asked by Mama Boyce 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sometimes its an iron problem but not always. I craved it sooooo badly during the last trimester I freaked out when I didn't have it lol. I went to the dr to see if I had an iron problem and that wasn't the case with me. My son is 6 weeks old now and I still want ice sometimes. Good luck and congrats!~
2007-10-09 16:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also craved ice with my first pregnancy (and yes, it's considered PICA, and it's a lot better than some other "typical" PICA cravings, like chalk or cigarette butts!) A craving of any sort could mean you're deficient in something, but I really wouldn't worry. Ice is water and too much water is not a bad thing. I used to fill up a coffee mug with ice cubes and just sit and eat cup after cup of 'em. My son was born at the end of May, so I figured during the hot summer days, a nice cup of ice would be good. It wasn't the same. Not being pregnant, it just seemed weird! But enjoy it now!
2016-05-20 03:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by maegan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is rare to crave strange things during pregnancy but not completely uncommon. The kind of cravings you are having are called "Pica" cravings. While Pica cravings are usually a bit more bizzarre like eating dirt or chalk...a general pica craving is usually defined as something that has no nutritional value. Ice is basically water frozen...you could just be dehydrated. It is true that sometimes the body craves certains foods because it is what you need at that moment. Cravings may be indulgent during pregnancy but not always irrelevant ;) Meaning for example I eat ice cream all the time. Sure its delicious, but its calcium which the body craves during pregnancy.
Its no big deal if you crave ice....go ahead and eat it you are only hydrating yourself! But since ice has no real nutritional value I dont think you are necessarily missing anything from your diet, in my humble opinion. As with any worry or concern...ask your doctor!
Good luck!!
2007-10-09 16:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a wives tale, but I believe it to be true, you are probably low on iron. You could have the doctor do a blood test and check your levels. With all three of my pregnancies, close to the end of the second trimester I started craving ice and when I blood drawn, all three times I was low on iron.
2007-10-09 16:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of women who crave ice are anemic or have low iron. If it's mild anemia then it's not too big of a deal. Maybe mention it to your OB, and see if they want to check your blood levels. It could just be a pregnancy craving and no big deal, but it doesn't hurt to let your dr know.
2007-10-09 16:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by LM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to pregnancy, when i was preg with my boys i munched on ice constantly, especially over the warmer months. I dont know why but almost everyone i know loved ice during pregnancy.
dispite what these others say i wasnt lacking iron and still craved it. check with ur doc and if u arent lackin iron dont worry. just enjoy this time, and keep giving your body what it craves
2007-10-09 16:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually when You crave ice its because Your Low on iron, so eat ceral and bagles! theyre a good sorce of iron! that or take those horse pills for iron? =] best of luck
2007-10-09 16:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy&wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very common in pregnancy, and usually indicates that you have anaemia. Speak to your doctor, her may prescribe iron tablets suitbale for pregnancy. Dont go and buy iron tablets yourself though, speak to doc first.
2007-10-09 16:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my 1st son i craved ice all the time!!! i would eat glasses of ice like it was candy!!
2007-10-09 16:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can crave a lot of things when you are pregnant.
2007-10-09 16:07:34 · answer #10 · answered by LuckyMama06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋