Hello doctor, I am 21 weeks pregnant and I am taking iron supplements daily. Nowadays, my poops are appearing in dark colour. Is there anything to worry ??

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A. Hello good morning !! Its quite normal if you intake any supplements or any leafy vegetables, bhendi in diet it will impact on stool colour green to brown ,blackish poop. Dont worry ,have balanced diet ,have adequate water,fluids stay hydrated.

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