What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth And Vomiting During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015

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Question : I am 23 weeks pregnant and today I was working till late and ate two brown bread sandwiches one at 9 and other at 11 and puked something black what could that possibly be
can that be food not digested as I ate late can it be blood as it tasted like metal and I feel acidic
can working tI'll late and sitting for long hours harm the baby

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly related to Iron capsules taken during pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Man,

I understand your concern.

Black stools in your case could be related to Iron composition of your tablets.

So nothing to worry.

But if you have any symtoms assosciated with black stools you need to get evaluated for Upper Gastrointestinal intestinal bleeding.

You need minimum 8-10 hours of sleep everyday for good growth of your baby.

Prolonged sleeplessness may lead to release of stress hormones thereby decreasing growth of fetus.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T