Petrol craving - dangerous?

[heather91]

For the past week I've really craved petrol and it's awful I can't stop thinking about it and have a really strong urge to drink it! (I wouldnt of course) I was just wondering if smelling petrol is dangerous during pregnancy? It's really doing my head in x

 

[bibswy]

I love the smell of petrol anyway... I think directly sniffing anything so chemical is not a good idea but if u just catch a whiff whilst filling up, i wouldn't worry about it.

 

[heather91]

I just want to smell it all the time though I got a bit on a cloth from the petrol station and smell it from time to time but I'm just so worried about damaging LO and feel guilty all the time.

 

[bibswy]

Its a strange one! I would try to find another smell - maybe some essential oils (some that are suitable for pregnancy) that you could sniff off a cloth! Don't feel guilty coz pregnancy does funny things to people and it will only stress you out. However, i would throw the petrol cloth away and try something else.

 

[insomnimama]

Yes, sniffing gas (petrol) will do serious harm to you and your baby. Don't do it!

 

[Pyrrhic]

Yes, it's incredibly dangerous. Please stop Benzene. which is an element of petrol can be fatal if inhaled, to you or your baby. I know some cravings are very difficult. I struggled with one for sand and mud for ages. Book in to see your MW as Pica (non food) cravings can indicate that you may be missing something from your diet.

 

[heather91]

Okay thanks Don't get me wrong, I haven't been sniffing it non stop for hours just the odd whiff every now and again but I won't from now on. I'll bring it up with my MW. x

 

[Uvlollypop]

def call your midwife

 

[rubberchickuk]

I craved jeys fluid when pregnant last....made excuses to wash my back paving every day!! it was a nightmare!!! I even wanted to smell it out of the tin
but didnt as the fumes are harmful for bubs!! I know its so frustrating hunny....ive recently this week got my first real craving which is vicks for your nose....you know the rub??? I don't know if this is a dangerous one either????? hmmmm. Anyone know? xx

 

[polo_princess]

Definatley harmful to both you and baby. I wouls speak to your mw if your really craving it that bad

 

[Momma2Violet]

Yep...what another poster mentioned above (Pica)..and it certainly means you are lacking something in your nutrition and diet. Contact your midwife or your doc and see what they recommend. I had a friend who wanted to eat pebbles. Less calories, anyway

 

[Neeno]

hi sorry dont want to hijack the thread but im having another wierd craving im eating uncooked rice atm and cant resist
i dont know if thats harmful or not but would really appreciate any help and advice

 

[countessbump]

well, I don't think I would - it would be very hard on your digestive system to try to digest and could swell in there, getting blocked? asked your midwife!

 

[claire roach]

For the past week I've really craved petrol and it's awful I can't stop thinking about it and have a really strong urge to drink it! (I wouldnt of course) I was just wondering if smelling petrol is dangerous during pregnancy? It's really doing my head in x

hi heather


i had the exact same craving with my last baby, whenever i went 2 a petrol station my glands would secrete i liked it so much, 1 night i even snuck up the shed and put a splash on a rag 2 sniff all night

i havent had in this pregnancy up untill yesterday!!!! i was getting petrol when that similar feeling came over me it smelt SO GOOD i havent stopped thinking about it since and then i come on here and see your thread lol. if i remember rightly it got worse and worse in 3rd trimester, but i never told anyone

anyway i found olbas oil had the exact same effect especially the sticks you use for a blocked nose!!! id shove it up my nose and sniff SOOOOOO hard lol it was pure bliss i had it in bed everynight with me and carried it around all day although i did still enjoy my trips 2 get my car filled up this kinda satisfyed me enough

as soon as i had my son i took a nice big sniff the night i got home and it burnt my nose and smelt TOTALLY different, same as petrol even though i like the smell of it anyway it just didnt make my glands secrete lol

 

[heather91]

Wow I'm glad someone else has the same! Thanks I'll try olbas oil. Never thought of that! It's a really horrible craving though isn't it. I wish I just had a normal craving - Argh! x