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ydnim | 22:45 Sun 23rd Nov 2008 | Food & Drink
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As strange as this may sound I have a friend who thoroughly enjoys licking coal. Yes - the stuff you burn on fires. I am just curious enough to question WHY? Has anyone out there got the same taste and can explain the reason for this?
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It's called Pica and is apparently quite common in pregnant women.
Years ago, when my mother was pregnant with one of my sisters, I remember her nibbling on the edges of the newspaper she was reading!
It's a common craving during pregnancy, and I think it is linked with iron deficiencies.

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