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What Causes Black Colored Stool During Pregnancy?
hi i m 32 years old. i m 17 weeks pregnant. i m suffering with black stool once a day . I M TAKING IRON TABLET AT NIGHT AND A LITTLE LOOSE MOTION APPROX. THREE TIMES A DAY IS IT BECAUSE OF IRON CALCIUM TABLETS . IS IT NORMAL. CAN IT AFFECT ON MY BABY'S COLOUR COMPLEXION
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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Welcome to HCM.
Black stools are due to iron and it is completely normal. Do not worry about this.
It will not affect the complexion of the baby.
Iron tablets are absolutely necessary during pregnancy and you must take it as advised by your doctor.
Hope you have a healthy baby.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Black stools are due to iron and it is completely normal. Do not worry about this.
It will not affect the complexion of the baby.
Iron tablets are absolutely necessary during pregnancy and you must take it as advised by your doctor.
Hope you have a healthy baby.
Thanks.
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