Charcoal addiction

[anitasuresh]

Am pregnant fr two month.i got d habit of eating charcoal.will this create a problem for me..i mean will my baby turn black..? Am really worried thinking that..

[Hotdiggitydog]

Go to your doctor. Not sure how good an idea it is to eat charcoal. However.....Doubt your baby would turn black as a result.

definitely go to your doctor for advice and help with it

[anitasuresh in reply to Hotdiggitydog]

Tanx....definitely i vil go.

[Hopeful15]

Sounds like you have pregnancy cravings called PICA.

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You shouldn't really cave into them as they are non food and may be indicator that you are missing key nutrients in your normal diet, have a biochemical balance or a psychological issue. Ditch the coal and see your doctor asap. PS your baby turning black isn't the issue, but poisoning you and your baby is. Please see your doctor and let us know how you got on....my mum had it and I turned out ok (ish) xx

[Muminspire1]

Hi there, it is normal to have craving for non food items, it will not harm you or your baby and your baby will not turn black! However talk to your Doctor as it could be a sign that you are deficient in something. In so many other countries around the world women crave for strange things and they and their babies are not harmed. Talk to your Gp and Midwife for further advice.