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Are Dark Stools Normal While Taking Pregnacare?
Hi,I am 6 weeks pregnant.i take a vitamin b50 complex, 400mcg folic acid and pregnacare plus.my stools have turned dark since I started the pregnacare.is this normal?should I stop taking the pregnacare? Does it mean I have too much iron in me? Thanks!
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
Please don't worry as it is completely normal for stools to turn black when you consume iron tablets. In fact, getting black stool is a good sign indicating that iron is being absorbed in your body.
Please continue taking Pregnacare as is it very useful for your body.
Wishing you a healthy and successful pregnancy.
With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
Welcome to HCM!
Please don't worry as it is completely normal for stools to turn black when you consume iron tablets. In fact, getting black stool is a good sign indicating that iron is being absorbed in your body.
Please continue taking Pregnacare as is it very useful for your body.
Wishing you a healthy and successful pregnancy.
With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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