What cravings are potentially harmful during pregnancy and when should I go to my doctor?
During pregnancy, some women find themselves craving certain foods that they would not normally crave. The term pica is used to describe the craving and compulsive consumption of non-food substances for greater than one month (2010 Annu. Rev. Nutrition).
Click here for more on cravings during pregnancy, including the possible causes and health risks associated with pica related cravings.
Inform your healthcare provider if you are craving or consuming a non-food substance or something that you or others find strange. It’s not a bad idea to discuss the food cravings you are experiencing during pregnancy with your healthcare provider.
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