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A number of alterations, often causing more or less distress, occur in the physical condition and functions of the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy. Disturbances of the sensations of taste and smell, relatively common during early months of gestation, are often accompanied by a dislike of odours and a distaste of foods formerly found to be agreeable. The inflammation of the mouth and gums that some pregnant women complain of is more often caused by poor oral hygiene, by vitamin deficiencies, or by anemia than by the pregnancy itself. Hydrochloric acid and pepsin, adequate amounts of which are necessary for satisfactory ...(100 of 19882 words)