HI all I'm 31 weeks pregnant and wondering if a black tarry stool is normal ?

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Hi there as mentioned I'm 31 weeks pregnant and ive noticed my stools past couple of days have been  black and tarry . This is my 4 th  child and I don't recall having black tarry stools before and a white discharge I know it's usual during pregnancy but past week I've noticed when I've gone to clean myself it's not just  little there it smothers the tissue  is this usual ?

loveof8 · Answer

As the previous ppl have said to much iron.Mine are like that as i'm on iron tablets.

ladymorag · Answer

Not a problem! It doesn't sound pregnancy related to me, but the acid reflux and heartburn sounds normal, I'm getting it too :( just hoping all is okay for you. Let us know how it goes tomorrow x

shinningstar33 · Answer

I've also suffered from acid reflux for months severe heart burn and extreme tiredness but doctors just put this down to the norm and just gave me 2 big bottles of gaviscon . Thx again for a your advice :-)

shinningstar33 · Answer

Ok thank you for your advice I've got midwives appointment tomorrow so I'll bring it to her attention  :')

ladymorag · Answer

*iron tablets sorry

ladymorag · Answer

Yes,the on tablets could cause this but since you aren't on them, definitely get a stool sample in to your GP. Black (not just dark), sticky, tarry stools can indicate bleeding somewhere along the digestive tract. The colour and consistency means the blood would have been in contact with stomach acid which most likely suggests the bleeding is in the stomach or higher, as opposed to bright red blood which would indicate bleeding in the lower digestive tract. Both should always be checked if you spot them, and also look out for entire bowel movements being red or maroon in colour, or spots/streaks of blood that appear to be inside the bowel motion. Again, these should be checked asap. Hope this helps!

shinningstar33 · Answer

No I'm not on iron tablets but all in one pregnicare tablets i guess it may have some iron in them as it's a mixture . I'm just unsure as to why I'm having these symptoms as i never did with my other 3 .

Schmalzy · Answer

I know pepto does that to stool.. Did you take pepto lately?

jennymeaney · Answer

Are you taking iron tablets?

jenniannthompson · Answer

Maybe to much iron?  I heard iron can do that.   Try Google,  maybe for causes during pregnancy?

HI all I'm 31 weeks pregnant and wondering if a black tarry stool is normal ?

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