The Weirdest Pregnancy Cravings (And What They Might Mean)
From pickles to sponges… what’s the strangest thing you’ve wanted?
Pregnancy cravings are one of those magical (and slightly bizarre) parts of expecting a baby. Some mums fancy chocolate at breakfast. Others… well, let’s just say things get a little weirder.
Here are some of the most unusual cravings reported by mums:
- Coal or chalk – yes, really!
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Pickles with ice cream – sweet + sour heaven.
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Sponge or soap – don’t eat it, but some mums swear they wanted to.
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Tomato ketchup on everything.
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Lemons, straight up.
So, what do they mean? Some theories say your body is nudging you towards certain nutrients (salty snacks = sodium, red meat = iron). Others reckon it’s hormones running wild. And some cravings — like coal or soap — can be linked to a condition called pica (worth mentioning to your midwife).
Whatever the cause, cravings are one of the funniest (and most talked about) parts of pregnancy. They’re your body’s way of keeping things interesting — and they make for great stories later on!
What’s the weirdest craving you’ve had?