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Hello. I Am Seeking For Pregnancy . But I Have

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Posted on Sat, 27 Oct 2018
Question: Hello. I am seeking for pregnancy. But I have a habit of eating slate pencils and XXXXXXX rice.but as of now I stopped eating both and started eating only rice flour. Does it effect my pregnancy if incase I need remedy to control myself eating these rice or rice flour. Please help me.
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Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please exclude mineral and vitamin deficiencies.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for sharing your health concern with us.

The habit of eating such things is often associated with vitamin and mineral deficiencies. If these deficiencies are corrected, the habits are also automatically corrected.

It is good to know that you have switched over to eating rice flour. However, you may need help to stop the pica altogether.

This habit in itself is unlikely to influence your chances of conception and/or pregnancy.

Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.
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Hello. I Am Seeking For Pregnancy . But I Have

Brief Answer: Please exclude mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. The habit of eating such things is often associated with vitamin and mineral deficiencies. If these deficiencies are corrected, the habits are also automatically corrected. It is good to know that you have switched over to eating rice flour. However, you may need help to stop the pica altogether. This habit in itself is unlikely to influence your chances of conception and/or pregnancy. Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help. regards, Shanti.V.