20 weeks pregnant mother
Question: Hello i am 19 week pregnant. Since few days i started to get black stools. Is there any serious problem or it is coz of taking iron??
3 AnswersQuestion
16 months old baby
Answer: It's only because of taking iron. Black stool is proof that iron is absorbing nicely in your body.
If you doesn't take iron for 1-2 days your stool will be back to its original colour.
2 years old baby
Answer: Hello
It's cause u r taking iron. Don't worry it's very normal whn u eat dis during pregnancy.
4 months old baby
Answer: It's coz of taking iron
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Hope this helps!