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 ...

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.

Although the first stool of your baby, called meconium, might be strange to see, it tells you a lot about how your baby is ...

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 ...

New parents soon learn that baby poop comes in all shapes, textures, and colors. Breastfed babies usually have seedy mustard-colored poop, while formula-fed infants have firmer yellow or brown poop.

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: ...

A baby's digestive system starts to develop before you might even know you're pregnant. While their first bowel movement isn't until after they're born, babies do pee in the womb and build up waste ...

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 ...