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Hi, i am 11. 5 weeks pregnant and went to the batbroom this morning and had bright green stool. is this normal? this might be silly but i had a salad

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not silly: Moist green stool can be due to rapid transit time through the intestines. Stool may also be green colored because of the foods we eat. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 7/29/2018

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