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Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for pica in pregnancy because it can lead to complex diagnostic challenges and pregnancy complications. The diagnosis should be considered in a patient with unexplained metabolic abnormalities.

MAD effectively relieves headaches in pregnant women when acetaminophen fails.

Gunning Fog Index. Analysis of variance demonstrated a significant difference (P,.001) between the websites for each reading scale.CONCLUSION: Majority of online patient information regarding NIPS is written at levels higher than what the average person can comprehend. Given the need for comprehensive information and the complexity of decision making involved in screening, there is a great need for online patient-oriented websites that can help educate pregnant patients, especially in light of the growing number of fetal genetic testing options.

visit and 92/384 (24%) completed the 2 hour OGTT. Risk factors associated with noncompliance (with adjusted P values) included not scheduling the postpartum OGTT (P5.001), missing the postpartum visit (P5.001), fewer number of prenatal visits (P5.04), an elevated 1-hour result on the 3-hour GTT (P5.01), increased birthweight (P5.03), and neonatal weight greater than 4500 grams (P5.04).CONCLUSION: Provider's lack of OGTT scheduling is a significant risk factor for noncompliance with postpartum diabetes testing. Other risk factors are related to the success of GDM control. Efforts should focus on educating providers and patients of the importance of postpartum testing, and identifying women with the above listed risk factors.