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Is mucus in your stool a sign of pregnancy?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not normally: The bowel habits can change as a result of pregnancy, but mucous in the stool is not a common occurrence.

Dr Flax agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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