Pregnant women iron stool dark green normal?

Pregnant women after iron supplementation dark green stool is a normal phenomenon.

Pregnant women in the doctor's guidance to take dextran iron tablets, ferrous sulfate tablets, ferrous gluconate syrup and other iron contained in the intestinal tract after a series of chemical reactions, may lead to stool color change, showing dark green. Secondly, iron in the body is absorbed and utilized in the process, will produce some metabolites, these products and stool after mixing will also cause color changes. This color change is usually temporary and persists with iron use, but generally does not cause other adverse effects.

Although dark green stools are usually normal, pregnant women should be closely monitored for other abnormal symptoms. If there is other discomfort, such as obvious gastrointestinal discomfort or other systemic symptoms, seek medical attention promptly to rule out other potential health problems.