Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr.

fashion16 · Jan 18th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Since I found out I was pg, I have been eating a lot healthier, drinking more water, no soda, eating carrots/apples etc as snacks rather than cookies, crackers etc.
I used to have a bowel movement every 2 or 3 days prior to getting pg, now I go twice a day but it is a dark green color. I am really worried about why this would be.
I know it could have something to do with eating more fruits & veggies but I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced that?

Sternchen · Jan 18th, 2008, 07:15 PM

What have you been eating?

It very well could be due to what you're eating

merika · Jan 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fashion16

Since I found out I was pg, I have been eating a lot healthier, drinking more water, no soda, eating carrots/apples etc as snacks rather than cookies, crackers etc.
I used to have a bowel movement every 2 or 3 days prior to getting pg, now I go twice a day but it is a dark green color. I am really worried about why this would be.
I know it could have something to do with eating more fruits & veggies but I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced that?

Go to the doctor. Some people have bowel movements that color when they have liver problems/gallbladder infection.

rileygirl · Jan 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Are you taking iron pills?

merika · Jan 18th, 2008, 08:06 PM

^^Oh yeah, I forgot. That's a major cause of green BM!!!

(See, I got an infected gallbladder a few years AFTER my son was born!!)

fashion16 · Jan 18th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Well, I am taking pre-natal vitamins (which have iron in them) but this whole "issue" started after I found out I was pg and I was taking the vitamins before we conceived. I have been eating a lot of baby carrots lately as a snack, I have been eating all natural blueberry applesauce for something sweet. It does have this blue-ish color in it....maybe that is what is causing it.

Charlie · Jan 18th, 2008, 10:56 PM

My BM was green too after I gave birth and stopped takinf the iron pills it went way, it was not soft too if you know what i mean.

maria28 · Jan 19th, 2008, 01:45 AM

maybe it's cause of the blueberries?

Sternchen · Jan 19th, 2008, 05:30 AM

My poop turns funny colors when I eat blueberries

rubylola · Jan 19th, 2008, 05:36 AM

Whenever I give my little girls blueberries their nappies' contents turn dark sludgy bluey-green.

BagsAreMyBabies · Jan 19th, 2008, 07:02 PM

I'd still bring it up to your doctor, but honestly it probably has more to do with the fruits and veggies that you are eating since your trying to eat healthier. Doctors are used to questions/concerns like this so there is no need to be embarrassed and think twice. Just try to discuss it with some decorum and use the term "bowel movement" rather than "poop". Much more lady like!

Jan 18th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#1
fashion16 Member	Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. Since I found out I was pg, I have been eating a lot healthier, drinking more water, no soda, eating carrots/apples etc as snacks rather than cookies, crackers etc. I used to have a bowel movement every 2 or 3 days prior to getting pg, now I go twice a day but it is a dark green color. I am really worried about why this would be. I know it could have something to do with eating more fruits & veggies but I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced that?

Jan 18th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#2
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. What have you been eating? It very well could be due to what you're eating __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Jan 18th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#4
rileygirl Prune's up next...	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. Are you taking iron pills? __________________ Trying to stay focussed on: Lena or Liao Horn Necklace Prune Clemence 30 cm Lindy CDC with PH in Black, Rouge, or Potiron

Jan 18th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#5
merika Just me Location: In front of a computer	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. ^^Oh yeah, I forgot. That's a major cause of green BM!!! (See, I got an infected gallbladder a few years AFTER my son was born!!) __________________ I will also gladly authenticate your chocolates for you.

Jan 18th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#6
fashion16 Member	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. Well, I am taking pre-natal vitamins (which have iron in them) but this whole "issue" started after I found out I was pg and I was taking the vitamins before we conceived. I have been eating a lot of baby carrots lately as a snack, I have been eating all natural blueberry applesauce for something sweet. It does have this blue-ish color in it....maybe that is what is causing it.

Jan 18th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#7
Charlie ♥CRYLATER3♥	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. My BM was green too after I gave birth and stopped takinf the iron pills it went way, it was not soft too if you know what i mean. __________________

Jan 19th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#8
maria28 loving H... Location: UK	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. maybe it's cause of the blueberries? __________________ secretly dreaming of a floppy etoupe clemence w/ PHW kelly 35, but my new year's resolution for 2009 is: "to enjoy and use what i have"

Jan 19th, 2008, 05:30 AM	#9
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. My poop turns funny colors when I eat blueberries __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Jan 19th, 2008, 05:36 AM	#10
rubylola Member	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. Whenever I give my little girls blueberries their nappies' contents turn dark sludgy bluey-green.

Jan 19th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#11
BagsAreMyBabies Member Location: Michigan	Re: Gross question but I need to know if I should talk to my dr. I'd still bring it up to your doctor, but honestly it probably has more to do with the fruits and veggies that you are eating since your trying to eat healthier. Doctors are used to questions/concerns like this so there is no need to be embarrassed and think twice. Just try to discuss it with some decorum and use the term "bowel movement" rather than "poop". Much more lady like!