Women Post About Things They Wish They Knew Before They Got Pregnant

[post_page_title]You can crave weird things[/post_page_title]

It’s a common joke that women want weird stuff like pickles with Nutella when they’re pregnant, because of the many cravings pregnant women might have. But we never knew that you could crave eating things that aren’t food at all. Women have reported craving things like dirt, gasoline, and even asphalt.

You can crave weird things

They might not actually eat those things (we sincerely hope), but the craving is there. This is called “Pica” – a desire to eat things that aren’t food, and while the reason is unknown, it might be linked to iron deficiency.

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