prenatal vitamins tmi

[mommy2ndtime]

Warning possible tmi!!!! So when i went to the pregnancy center to get a pregnancy test (they do it for free and have a program to help moms earn baby stuff awesome place!!!) they gave me some prenatal vitamins to take until i was able to see an actual dr. They are called Vitamin Angels Prenatal Postnatal Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Formulated in accordance with UNICEF, WHO, WFP. I started taking them on the 3rd. I have noticed my bowels have become very loose and are black in color. Normally i have a bit of constipation issues due to food sensitivities. My diet hasnt changed too much besides ive been eating more. Just nothing out of the ordinary. Is anybody else having bathroom drama? Hey i gave yall a tmi warning.

[afm_cam]

My prenatals have a warning to seek immediate medical attention if you have black stools cause you can accidentally overdose on iron.

[Novembermommy1104]

Iron will most definitely make your poop dark black or even green. I would mention to your doctor though so they can test your levels and make sure they arnt too high. I don't take prenatal vitamins but at my 28week apt my iron was low so I'm now on an iron supplement and my poop has unfortunately turned almost black in color.

[mommy2ndtime]

I have an appt on the 30th. Im not in any pain.  Im not nauseated or anything like that. Other than being really tired, crazy heartburn,  and feeling like its 1000° i feel great.

[Sauntee]

What do yall do for the nauseous &vomiting

[lace1228]

It can be the combination of hormones and the amount of iron in the prenatal vitamin.  As soon as you see your dr tell them and ask them about taking a prenatal vitamin with lower iron levels.

[gmbrutto]

Black black stool usually means intestinal bleeding.  You should check with a doctor soon!  Loose stool and darkened stool I have that too with my prenatal and iron.  I take preplus 27.

[ShanaPlus2]

From my prenatals throughout both my pregnancies my stool is different all the time one week I'm constipated the next day I have the runs....so..... Change in hormones as well as diets can change your stool....the color I would agree at least call a nurse hotline or talk to a doc for alil guidance... ;)

[rosie_84]

Its probably the iron in the vitamins. Wen i used to take iron pills my stool would be loose and black in colour. Wen i stopped taking them and just took my prenatal vitamins, which also has iron, my stools was normal. My prenatal vitamin is materna. 31+ wks