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dirt craving!!!!

I'm craving dirt and lemon juice ugh sooo annoying lol...I love the smell of dirt and sometimes I even give in to the cravings and I hurry upstairs and wash out my mouth...it is sooo bad
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That is a disorder called pica. You need to tell your doctor. It may be caused by a deficiency, but it can also be a chemical imbalance. There are things you can do for it, but not if you don't seek help.
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The dr said it's fine as long as I take my iron pills no harm to me or the baby only makes me constipated
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Def need to tell your doctor ita very common and they will give you a aupplement for it.
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I would bring that up to the doctor
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Yea and iron pills...Every pregnancy I've craved dirt
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It might be that your organism lacks some vitamins, specially iron.   Have u been taking your pre natal pills?
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