Some of the signs of iron deficiency are: repeated infections, lethargy, behavioural problems, failure to grow at the expected rate and
strange cravings like eating dirt or soil.
Though food aversions do not usually appear until week five of pregnancy, some women have
reported strange cravings within days of conception.
We have all been told that pregnancy may cause you to feel nauseous, to throw up, to
develop strange cravings; but what you are less likely to have been told about are these rather unusual pregnancy symptoms:
Last night, I had
the strangest craving for cheesecake.
I get
the strangest cravings.
It was
a strange craving I had one day... but it was very good!
Nutrition is crucial during these months, and, especially in the beginning,
the strange cravings and aversions make it hard to get what we need.
There are some pregnancy symptoms most people are familiar with, like morning sickness,
strange cravings, swollen ankles, and mood swings.
I get
the strangest cravings.
Others noted issues including aggression, moodiness, restlessness,
strange cravings, emotional control and relationships.
I felt
this strange craving to be overwhelmed.