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Does Pica Disorder In Pregnant Woman Affect Unborn?
im 26 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and i have a problem with tasting bath soap, i love to smell it, i dont actually eat it i just like to lick it to get the taste of it. i know it is a disorder called pica but is it ok and could it harm my unborn baby?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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I understand your query , pica is a sign of anemia, get hemoglobin and consult your doctor to rule out anemia. bathing soap may be containing chemical therefore you should avoid eating soap otherwise it may harm your baby.
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I understand your query , pica is a sign of anemia, get hemoglobin and consult your doctor to rule out anemia. bathing soap may be containing chemical therefore you should avoid eating soap otherwise it may harm your baby.
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