also it can be from taking pepto bismol, menthol (anything like that)... I get it all the time from taking reflux/indigestion meds.
It also can be from taking iron pills.
Black stool is never a good thing. Especially when you're pregnant. Everyone here is right.
No Claudia, That is not normal as Jojers said. The very first thing you need to do when you read this is call your gyno doctor. most likely they will want you to go to the hospital right away. This is very important for you and the baby. I wish you the best!
Randy
Black stools are not normal and can indicate large amounts of blood in the stool.
please see http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/redblackstool.htm
see a doctor as soon as possible as this could be a sign of a serious problem.
No! see a colon/rectal MD