I am currently 34 weeks preggers and I have found myself yet again eating bar soap preferably irish spring I went from licking the bar in the shower to just running water over the bar and absorbing the taste and every now and again scraping some of onto my teeth. I love the way it tastes I do it more than I feel i should when I get a craving which is all day it tends to burn my tongue I need answers as to if I can harm me or my twins cause my habit is getting out of hand I know its pica but I need a solution
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I'm not pregnant but I have the same issue as far as craving soap goes (I like Irish spring too) but what I do instead of eating the soap is take some edible kaolin clay and store in a container w/2 or 3 bars of Irish spring, let it sit for a few days to absorb the taste and smell of the soap and then crunch on the flavored clay. That's a good alternative to eating the soap and not as unhealthy :P.
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I have a craving for Irish spring, coast and dove soap. What I do is take bites of the soap about 3 times a day. I also like to make baby powder into chunks and crunch on those.
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Hello.
Eating soap, or having pica cravings (cravings for non-food items such as soap, dirt, or chalk) during pregnancy can be harmful to both you and your baby. The soap contains a variety of chemicals that are not meant to be ingested and can cause digestive issues, such as nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Some chemicals in soap, such as sodium hydroxide, can even cause burns in the mouth and throat.
Pica cravings during pregnancy may be a sign of nutrient deficiencies, such as iron or zinc, or may be a result of hormonal changes in the body. It is important to talk to your doctor if you are experiencing pica cravings, as they can help identify any underlying causes and provide appropriate treatment.
It is also important to avoid giving in to these cravings, as they can lead to harmful effects on both you and your baby. Instead, try to find healthy alternatives to satisfy your cravings, such as eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods or trying new recipes.
Good luck to both of you.
Eating soap, or having pica cravings (cravings for non-food items such as soap, dirt, or chalk) during pregnancy can be harmful to both you and your baby. The soap contains a variety of chemicals that are not meant to be ingested and can cause digestive issues, such as nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Some chemicals in soap, such as sodium hydroxide, can even cause burns in the mouth and throat.
Pica cravings during pregnancy may be a sign of nutrient deficiencies, such as iron or zinc, or may be a result of hormonal changes in the body. It is important to talk to your doctor if you are experiencing pica cravings, as they can help identify any underlying causes and provide appropriate treatment.
It is also important to avoid giving in to these cravings, as they can lead to harmful effects on both you and your baby. Instead, try to find healthy alternatives to satisfy your cravings, such as eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods or trying new recipes.
Good luck to both of you.
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