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I've been craving....Chalk :(

Denaej28Denaej28 member
in August 2013 Moms

Hey Auggie Moms,

Happy Week 31! Has anyone had weird cravings as of late? I dont mean pickles and ice cream, I mean dirt, chalk, paint, etc. In the last 2 weeks, I've been craving chalk...like the sticks of white chalk used back in the day by your favorite teacher. 

Of course, I have NOT been indulging in this craving (baby's safety comes 1st!), but as most of you know, when you have a craving it makes thinking about anything else in your day to day quite difficult. I did a little internet investigating and it seems Im suffering from a common pregnancy "ailment" known as Pica. What I cant find is a way to deal with it and/or combat it in a healthy way. Although Im already taking iron supplements, I plan to tell my doctor about this weirdness at our next appointment.

Any suggestions from my Preggo Sisters on what I can do to end this and mentally put chalk back where it belongs i.e. in the classroom and not in my kitchen!

Thanks ya'll!

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  • Soleil3Soleil3 member
    I'd call your doc and makes sure its something they want to wait for the next appt on.
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  • Ktbug613Ktbug613 member
    this is something for your doctor to handle
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  • Alma PerdikAlma Perdik member
    Umm definitely call your doctor and discuss this with him/her.
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  • laabejalaabeja member
    I can't remember the name for it, but this is a well-documented condition.  It usually means you are low in a certain type of nutrient.  Definitely call OB today.
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  • Soleil3Soleil3 member

    imagelaabeja:
    I can't remember the name for it, but this is a well-documented condition.  It usually means you are low in a certain type of nutrient.  Definitely call OB today.

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  • Cosmic+LoveCosmic+Love member
    imageSoleil3:

    imagelaabeja:
    I can't remember the name for it, but this is a well-documented condition.  It usually means you are low in a certain type of nutrient.  Definitely call OB today.

    Someone didn't read.

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    imageSoleil3:

    imagelaabeja:
    I can't remember the name for it, but this is a well-documented condition.  It usually means you are low in a certain type of nutrient.  Definitely call OB today.

    Someone didn't read.

     

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  • LokiLahveLokiLahve member
    imageSoleil3:

    imagelaabeja:
    I can't remember the name for it, but this is a well-documented condition.  It usually means you are low in a certain type of nutrient.  Definitely call OB today.

    Someone didn't read.



    I was thinking the same thing.
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  • MidwestMeetsMAMidwestMeetsMA member
    Would Tums help ease the craving until you can see your doctor?  They always taste like chalk to me!
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  • zora51zora51 member
    PICA during pregnancy is not all THAT uncommon. It is sometimes linked (but not always!) to an iron deficiency, so have your iron levels checked when you're next at your docs. Other than that, it's really not a big deal. Don't indulge, try gum or something like that to keep your mouth busy when you get a craving. It should ease up after the pregnancy. If it doesn't, time to consult a psychologist. Good luck!
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  • LilmrslayLilmrslay member

    Definitely mention this to your doctor as PICA cravings are telling you that you are missing a nutrient your body wants and needs.

    I had a good friend who craved coal during her pregnancy with twins. And she indulged more than a few times before mentioning it to her doctor and getting on top of the deficiency. 

    It may be calcium you are looking for with chalk? But only your doctor can help on this one so get in touch sooner rather than later. 

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  • ValydaValyda member
    You want to get some edible clay. In Africa and many other cultures pregnant women eat edible clay. Research it. It is supposed to detox the body and provide some health benefits.
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  • TheLittlestDivaTheLittlestDiva member

    Call the Dr. and discuss, but in the mean time, try tums. Chalk is calcium carbonate  (also in the chalk/clay some eat in Africa.) Calcium carbonate is one of the main ingredients in Tums, and those are safe to consume in pregnancy. See if that helps. It is available as a a supplement as well; but I'd ask about that first. Get some non-flavored or plain old flavored Tums (not the berry kind.) I think they kinda taste like chalk anyway. 

    This is one rare instance where you can indulge an off the wall craving in a healthy and food-safe way. I can tell you from many a night of indigestion I've often thought it would be quicker to have a stick of chalk nearby....!

    Best wishes! 

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  • afrochick09afrochick09 member

    imageValyda:
    You want to get some edible clay. In Africa and many other cultures pregnant women eat edible clay. Research it. It is supposed to detox the body and provide some health benefits.

    Pregnant women (in africa specifically) also eat termite mounds because they believe it's good for them and their unborn baby.....  

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  • Denaej28Denaej28 member
    Thanks to those of you who posted about the tums, hadnt thought of that :) Of course I already scheduled an appt with my doctor, I just needed/wanted something to help in the mean time.

    Have a happy Monday.
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