Do Prenatal Vitamin Cause Weight Gain

Mom, Baby, and Paint Chips

Pregnant women are notorious for their food cravings. While most stick to food items like pickles or burgers, some women develop a taste for the unusual like paint chips, dirt, cornstarch, or the frost in the freezer. These cravings are known as pica. Some of these items may be potentially harmful. Paint chips or dirt, for example, may have lead or other toxic chemicals. No one knows the cause for these cravings, but some believe that the body is trying to obtain vitamins and minerals that ... Read more »