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What Causes Light Brown Colored Stool During Pregnancy?
Question: Hello,
I am 20 weeks pregnant. For the past couple of weeks, I have had light brown colored poop. Is this okay?
I am 20 weeks pregnant. For the past couple of weeks, I have had light brown colored poop. Is this okay?
Brief Answer:
It is okay!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this brown colored poop and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. Please, this is normal and there is nothing to worry about. unless you report some other symptoms, there is no reason to get worried. Is this your first ever pregnancy? Have you started feeling the baby kick in the womb?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
It is okay!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this brown colored poop and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. Please, this is normal and there is nothing to worry about. unless you report some other symptoms, there is no reason to get worried. Is this your first ever pregnancy? Have you started feeling the baby kick in the womb?
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes I had an ultrasound Thursday and they checked all anatomy with baby is normal. I also can feel baby moving every day (she is moving right now actually).
It is my 4th pregnancy. I have 2 children at home, the third died last year (she was born premature at 23 weeks) and this is my fourth pregnancy.
The poop is LIGHT brown, not the normal color.
Thanks again,
XXXXXXX
It is my 4th pregnancy. I have 2 children at home, the third died last year (she was born premature at 23 weeks) and this is my fourth pregnancy.
The poop is LIGHT brown, not the normal color.
Thanks again,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
You are fine, Jennifer!
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Please, do not get worried by this. The color of stool changes and depends on what we have eaten and a lot many more stuffs. There is no reason to be worried about this right now. Monitor and report any symptoms that you may have. For now, there is no reason to get worried.
I wish you well.
You are fine, Jennifer!
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Please, do not get worried by this. The color of stool changes and depends on what we have eaten and a lot many more stuffs. There is no reason to be worried about this right now. Monitor and report any symptoms that you may have. For now, there is no reason to get worried.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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