I am 36 weeks and 2 days pregnant and since my third trimester has began since week 28 i have had the craving for KING SIZE sharpie markers and dry erase markers.. ! Am i just weird or is this common? HELP!!
2007-10-14 16:57:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My MIL's mom craved the smell of dirt!
I don't know if there is anything wrong with that but I would ask the Doc.
2007-10-14 17:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its called pica and its v.common. i craved foam rubber when i was pregnant (actually i also craved it when not pregnant.). i never swallowed the stuff tho, just enjoyed chewing it. i tried to resist but the urge was too great. i strongly recommend that you DO resist though - as eating markers would be extremely toxic and harmful to your baby.
Pica usually materialises when your body is deficient in some nutrient, often iron. A visit to your doctor might help remedy this and your craving. Good luck!
2007-10-15 00:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not had any this pregnancy but with my middle child I craved dirt! I have heard of women craving weird things like Clorox and paint too. It is most likely something missing in your diet. In my case it was iron. I would mention it to your doctor and of course don't eat any markers lol!
2007-10-15 00:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by busemomme 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah that is weird. When my Mom was pregnant she used to crave dirt. The doctor told her she needed more iron. So I would tell your doctor about that. Thats crazy!
2007-10-15 00:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by Erica M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You more than likely have an iron deficiency. These non-food cravings are called pica. You need to notify your doctor and get your iron levels checked to start a supplement. And please do not give in to the cravings.
2007-10-15 00:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by mimi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of woman craving things, but always heard if it was non food related, to talk to your doctor asap, as like the person above said, you're lacking something.
2007-10-15 00:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well its not the weirdest I have heard. The weirdest is about a woman eating a tire (car tire). I heard this from the nurse in my birthing class. Those can be dangerous so please see a doctor and let them know about those cravings as soon as possible.
2007-10-15 00:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by razzy2110 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have PICA, it's a disorder that some pregnant women develop, it could mean that your body is lacking in something and your body is trying to tell you subconsiously, talk to you doctor. Also please don't eat a sharpie..lol.
2007-10-15 00:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by chichibaby 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋