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 ...

Baby poop comes in a variety of colors, and those colors can change depending on your baby's diet. Your newborn's very first poop, called meconium, is greenish-black and tarry. Breastfed poop is ...

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.

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 ...

When your baby is in the womb, they begin to practice drinking by taking in the surrounding amniotic fluid. The fluid builds up in their intestines, then their body gets rid of the waste, filtering ...

Medically reviewed by Natalie Muth, M.D., MPH, RDN, FAAP, FACSMMedically reviewed by Natalie Muth, M.D., MPH, RDN, FAAP, FACSM It can be hard to tell what's normal when it comes to baby poop, ...