Cravings

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What is it called when a wsoman craves dirt and other miscellaneous i9tems while pregnant? I know it's a disorder but i need to know the correct termonology.

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[+3] - Joeblow - 09/09/2009Ah, but I see that it is found [i]particularly in pregnant women[/i], according to this: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(disorder)[/url]
[+1] - Joeblow - 09/09/2009Hi Erica. I think it's called Pica, but I don't think it's a disorder that just afflicts pregnant women.
[+1] - Joeblow - 09/09/2009To clarify: [quote]Pica is seen in all ages, particularly in pregnant women, small children, and those with developmental disabilities.[/quote] (from the link above)
[+1] - sullyfish6 - 09/09/2009When I was pregnant, I craved shrimp for the first, melon for the second, and golden vanila ice cream for the third.

@Erica Moya,

Hi Erica. I think it's called Pica, but I don't think it's a disorder that just afflicts pregnant women.

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@Joeblow,

Ah, but I see that it is found particularly in pregnant women, according to this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(disorder)

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@Joeblow,

To clarify:

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Pica is seen in all ages, particularly in pregnant women, small children, and those with developmental disabilities.

(from the link above)

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When I was pregnant, I craved shrimp for the first, melon for the second, and golden vanila ice cream for the third.

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