20 weeks

Hi all, I am 20 weeks & always want to munch on ice. Is it normal? ?

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Apparently, it is quite normal! Craving ice cubes is one of the more popular pregnancy cravings! The intense urge to eat ice cubes during pregnancy is considered to be a form of pica. Pica is a term for craving for non-food items such as clay, chalk, soil, paint chips and plaster. Some studies have found a link between pica and iron deficiency, so maybe ask your doctor about iron supplements.

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