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Re: Anemia in preganacyFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netMon, 2 Aug 1999 13:37:44 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 2 Aug 1999, Nikki wrote: > >Hi. >A little "back" history. I gave birth by c/s 12/14/98 - so I have a >wonderful 7 month old baby now. I am also pregnant again ( at 20 weeks >now) and due 12/18/99. The babies will be almost exactly 12 months >apart to the day :-) > >Here's my concern: >I have been eating ice! I get a cup of ice (crushed) and chew on it. I >did the same thing last year about this time when pregnant w/ Kaitlyn. I >didn't think too much of it - just a "pregnant" thing. I'm not >dehydrated, as I drink lots of fluid during the day also. >But, I read somewhere that ice chewing is a sign / symptom of anemia. >Does anyone know if there is truth to this?? Any articles out there?? >Should I let my OB know on the 17th when I see him?? Am I crazy?? :-) >Thanks in advance for any advice you can give. This is a common bit of folk lore, but I have not found it to be true in my experience. Almost every pregnant woman craves one thing or another, and ice seems to be number 1 on the hit parade. My own wife (now 28 weeks and most definitely not anemic) is sucking down Slurpees like nobodies business. It can be rough on your teeth, but that is the only potential harm. Check with your OB to make sure that you are not anemic anyway, just to be sure, but I'll bet you are OK.
-- William D. McIntosh MD
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