In most cases, treating the underlying deficiency prevents cravings. Pica is pretty common during pregnancy. If you're craving nonfood items while expecting, talk to your provider. Pica is the ...

If your complete blood count shows low red blood cells, you may have anemia during pregnancy, which may cause symptoms like ...

Dr Ong’ech says it is mainly done by women as a way of substituting for minerals such as zinc, iron and calcium, which the body tends to lack at times during pregnancy. He says pica tends to ...