Is it bad to chew ice ?

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So i'm pregnant , due in about a month and i've noticed that lately i'll take the tray of ice and literally finish the tray in one sitting. Or when my husband and I go out to eat i'll chew all the ice in the cup . 
The other day he asked me if thats normal . It should be right ? I looked online and it said well it's frozen water and youre supposed to drink water when pregnant so it shouldnt be bad but then I read somewhere it said that chewing on ice is some form of iron deficiency is this true ? I'm not sure but speaking of that I havent taken my iron pills that were described to me since I was 20 weeks .

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Chewing ice is a symptom for iron deficiency!!

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It can be a sign of iron deficiency. Not dangerous in and of itself, but worth getting your levels checked to make sure you aren't anemic :).

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My iron level is fine. I, too, have a craving of ice. If you worry about your teeth I suggest going to Sonic and buying a bag of their pellet ice. It is soft but not as tough on the teeth

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I did the same thing with my last pregnancy and got my first 2 cavities from it. My dentist literally asked me if I had been eating ice and said that it was the cause of both of them.

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My mom has always told me that it will eventually wear at your teeth and make them weaker

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If you aren't going to take your iron pills, try to load up on iron rich foods. Iron is so important for you and baby! I was craving ice too (im 30w) and have tried to up my iron intake because the pills make me sick, and it's definitely helped. Plus chewing on ice is so awful for your teeth (which hasn't stopped me, tho it should). Lol good luck :)

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I feel like I read somewhere that it might be a sign of iron deficiency? Not trying to freak you out. Your doc will be able to tell u if your iron levels are normal.

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It is definitely a iron deficiency which can cause you to be anemic.

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That's a good question. I know if you ask a dentist they say it's not good. I always chew on ice especially crushed ice. I wanna know now too!

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I also heard it could be a sign of iron deficiency

Is it bad to chew ice ?

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