17/11/2025
๐ซ๐ฅ Pickles, ice creamโฆ or chalk? ๐
Pregnancy cravings can be cute โ until they get curious.
While most cravings are harmless (and honestly, kind of fun!), craving things like chalk, clay, mud, or even detergent could be a sign of a condition called Pica โ where your body starts wanting non-food items due to possible nutrient deficiencies like iron or zinc.
Itโs your bodyโs way of asking for help โ not chalk! ๐
So next time a craving surprises you, enjoy the fun ones ๐โฆ but if they get a little too weird, talk to your doctor. A simple check-up and blood test can make all the difference. ๐
๐ฉโโ๏ธ โ Dr. Pulkit, Gynecologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Helping women understand their bodies, one craving at a time ๐คฐ