Most new parents will agree — the amount of thought and conversation surrounding a new baby's bowel movements is . . . plentiful. And probably surprising. With limited options for communication with a ...

Baby's first poop is one of the first milestones your little one will hit — maybe even before coming out of the womb. The official name for this bowel movement is called meconium and fair warning: it ...

Although the first stool of your baby, called meconium, might be strange to see, it tells you a lot about how your baby is adjusting to the new world and about the health of the entire digestive ...

A small amount of mucus in a baby’s poop is not usually a problem unless other symptoms are present. However, a lot of mucus, mucus in several stools in a row, or mucus with diarrhea may indicate an ...

The normal poop of a healthy breastfed baby is brownish yellow or green, seedy, and sometimes slightly runny. However, in the first few days after delivery, the baby may pass thick, blackish stools.

Doctors at Nemours/A.I duPont Hospital for Children want your baby's poop. Yep, you read that correctly. Dr. Matthew DiGuglielmo, chief of general pediatrics, is seeking dirty diapers for a study that ...

Poop is a window into the body. Poop is a window into the body. Its different colors and textures—and the food that comes out—can give you a clue as to what’s going on inside. Sometimes poop is ...

During baby checkups, doctors look for babies to hit specific markers depending on their age. Infant wellness checkups can include physical exams, screenings, and immunizations. (Photo Credit: ...

Let’s be honest: Baby poop is an unfortunate part of parenting, and chances are, you’ll find yourself exposed to it and other body fluids in more ways than you’d like after baby arrives (looking at ...