#AskTheExpert I am in the 12 week of pregnancy . I have black stool ,is this something to be worried of ? am taking the Calcium & Iron and progesterone supplements.

2 Answers

ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. well if you are taking iron it can cause black stools. still In such cases you can talk to a doctor and get some blood tests done to reach to a conclusion

Author of questionMom of a 3 yr 10 m old child4 years ago

A. Thanks for your response Doctor

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