liquorice craving

[MrsHart2b]

hi ladies, I started with a liquorice craving this morning so went to shop and bought a bag of normal liquorice and a bag of liquorice and blackcurrant sweets, I have eaten most of the liquorice and have had several if the blackcurrant ones too, I was curious as to the reason I was probably craving it so did a quick google search, I found several articles saying that liquorice can damage your childs inteligence and iq and can cause things like ADHD! has anyone else heard of this? or had craving themselves? am a little worried now as it was a fairly big bag!? thanks x

 

[Kiwichick17]

I normally love the stuff myself but oddly haven't been keen since pregnant. There was a news article last year (https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8292392.stm) but the study was based on Finland and states that consumption of liquorice is common there amongst young woman. The NHS hasn't issued anything on it that I can find so I doubt it's being considered a serious risk in the UK.

I think it's probably like most things - try and keep it within moderation - one bag is unlikely to have caused any harm but I wouldn't eat a whole bag every couple of days. You could always ask your midwife at your next appointment if you're really concerned.

 

[wiganlass]

i love liquorice anyway im sure itll not do anything xxx

 

[nightkd]

Hey hun, I had a craving for it the other day, so I got a stick (I don't normally like it that much)....I thought there was some reason you're not meant to consume too much during pregnancy, but couldn't remember...

I'd imagine as a poster said above, in moderation it should be fine I expect it's just a risk for those people who have it as a regular thing, besides the stuff in the shops probably hasn't got as much of the stuff that is seen as harmful, as some proper traditional licorice might have.... It'll be cheap fillers and plenty of sugar! Don't worry about it, just don't have a bag every week!!!

xxx