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I'm 4 months pregnant and in the past week or two noticed that i have light brown poop is this a problem am i sick should i talk to my doctor?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

No: It's normal for poop to be all sorts of colors and textures. Light brown is totally normal and is likely related to what you consumed (ate). If you have a fever or watery diarrhea, those would be reasons to see your doctor. Otherwise, change in color of poop is okay.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 4 months pregnant and in the past week or two noticed that i have light brown poop is this a problem am i sick should i talk to my doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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