The Peculiar Pregnancy Craving: $4K Spent on Consuming Clay
A woman from London, Dymund Dina, has developed a strong craving for edible clay called mabele during her pregnancies. She began craving clay during her first pregnancy in 2013 and has since spent over $3,800 on it. The clay is said to help with morning sickness and other gastric disorders. Dymund's craving for clay has continued even after her pregnancies, and she describes it as an addiction. Pica, the craving for substances with little or no nutritional value, is not uncommon among pregnant women and can sometimes be linked to iron deficiencies.