A nurse called and asked me for information about a patient of hers who eats
clay and starch and sometimes dirt. She was wondering if this PICA could be
a problem, since the mother is planning to breastfeed. I don't know
anything about this subject, so I am throwing it out to those who may know.
I understand that some women have these cravigs during pregnancy and at
other times, perhaps because of a nutritional deficiency? Any information
would be helpful to this nurse.
Ann Calandro,RNC,IBCLC
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