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What Are The Repercussions Of Eating Slate Pencils During Pregnancy?
Hi im prasanna im 8 months pregnant and i like eating slate pencils from my childhood and i cant stop eating dat and now also im eating i had lots of pencils is it harmful to my baby please answer to my question im very worried about it now also im eating 1 box please help me
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Eating slate pencils can cause intestinal infection, diarrhoea, vomiting, malabsoption etc.
So if your baby is healthy on ultrasound and you are gaining appropriate weight in pregnancy, then no need to worry for fetal damage.
But better to stop this habit as soon as possible.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to you and your baby. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Eating slate pencils can cause intestinal infection, diarrhoea, vomiting, malabsoption etc.
So if your baby is healthy on ultrasound and you are gaining appropriate weight in pregnancy, then no need to worry for fetal damage.
But better to stop this habit as soon as possible.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to you and your baby. Thanks.
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