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Does Fiber Diet In Pregnancy Cause Black Stool?

I m currently 35weeks pregnant and have been taking an iron supplement but not regularly, maybe everyother day. I recently increased my fiber intake and i am seeing black/dark colored loose stool today. is it possible that the fiber is simply helping out the excess iron build up or is this a problem. i have also had a sharp pain just to the left of my belly button if i twist or turn to the left it s quick though and doesn t hurt otherwise.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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as u r taking an iron supplement so ur stool is black and now u have started fibre so having loose stools so do not worry,but take iron and calcium supplements regularlyand know ur hb
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Does Fiber Diet In Pregnancy Cause Black Stool?

as u r taking an iron supplement so ur stool is black and now u have started fibre so having loose stools so do not worry,but take iron and calcium supplements regularlyand know ur hb