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Newborn poop can vary greatly from one baby to another. If you have serious concerns, talk to your pediatrician.
Call your baby’s pediatrician immediately if your newborn baby (under 6 weeks old) is not pooping at all. Also call if your baby (of any age) has constipation for longer than 5 to 7 days or if ...
This is what every pediatrician wants to see in that very first newborn poop. This tells us that baby's intestines are up and running. Looks gross, but I'm gonna be honest with you.
If there's mucus in your baby's poop, it'll look like slimy streaks. It may be jelly like or stringy, and it's usually clear, though it may appear greenish, yellowish, or brown.
It is possible that a baby’s continuous pooping is a sign of diarrhea. A baby is said to have diarrhea if their stool looks ...
That constipated look your baby gives you when they can’t poop can be entertaining to look at, but can be quite painful for your baby. Luckily, painful pooping, or infant dyschezia, is a very common, ...
Monitoring a baby’s bowel movements is a helpful way to check on their nutrition and overall health. Contact a doctor if a newborn has diarrhea, persistent constipation, or blood-tinged stools.
Baby poop color may change for a range of reasons, including age, dietary factors, and health conditions. Learn what different colors can indicate here.
Meconium is the dark and sticky first poop from your newborn baby. Here's what to look for in meconium poop and signs of meconium aspiration.
Green poop usually isn't a problem. It may be related to your baby's diet or supplements they're taking (or you're taking, if ...