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[brandic13]

I'm currently 27 weeks and for some reason lately I have been craving laundry detergent! Not the liquid kind just the powder and the thing is I don't want to eat it or even taste but I've noticed that every time I go to wash clothes I find myself playing with the detergent in my hands and am trying to find excuses to wash clothes all I can think about is the smell of the detergent and wanting to play in it. Am I crazy or has this happened to others??

[specialmom]

Definitely let your doctor know this.  Pica can be because of chemical imbalance as well as some issues with nutrition.  I would talk to your doctor because either of those require doctor supervision to rectify.  Don't eat it!!  Talk to your doctor so they can help you.  good luck

[taybombmom]

If you want to eat it, then you may have pica.  Talk to your doctor about this right away, because your body is missing nutrients. Take care, and I hope you don't give in to your cravings.

[jaelee104]

Pregnancy does wierd things to your body. Some women, not all tho, have cravings for non food items like dirt, ice, soap, ect. Ect. I believe the term is called PICA? Not 100% positive if thats what its called. Usually it means that you are lacking something like iron or could be something else. Its completly normal, just dont indulge in the detergent :)