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Feb 06, 2007 07:13 AM

quick question?!?!


What is the medical term for when a pregnant woman craves starch or clay?

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from PurrRN
Old Feb 06, 2007, 07:41 AM

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Pica is the medical term you are looking for.
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from PurrRN
Old Feb 06, 2007, 07:47 AM

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Pica, which is the practice of consuming non food substances (e.g., clay, dirt, and laundry starch) or excessive amounts of foodstuffs low in nutritional value (e.g., ice or freezer frost, baking powder or soda, and cornstarch) (Lowdermilk and Perry, 2004, pg. 381)

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