A common cause of dark green or black stools during pregnancy is:
a. consumption of iron preparations.
b. consumption of vitamins.
c. slow intestinal bleeding.
d. slow bleeding of hemorrhoids.
A
The daily use of iron replacement therapy, as expected during pregnancy, results in dark green or black stools.
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