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.

Woman with roll of toilet paper. If you’re always running to the restroom after every meal, you might think you’re digestive system is super efficient. Staying regular is incredibly important, after ...

An infant’s poop typically changes color and consistency during the first few days, weeks, and months of life. A wide range of colors is usual. In infants, the main reasons for changes in stool color ...

Let’s talk about bowel movements. We all pass ‘em, but some of us more than others, which got us wondering what’s normal. So, how often should you poop? We asked Dr. Jonathan Kung, medical advisor to ...

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Whether you're someone who looks forward to your regular bowel movements or you prefer to put them out of your mind as soon as the deed is done, you may be surprised to learn just how much your poop ...

Surprised to find yourself obsessing about baby poop? Like other new parents, you may be a little taken aback by the variety of colors and textures your baby produces. If you run across something new ...

When it comes to parenting, little gets a parent's attention more than changes in their baby's poop. The texture, frequency, and color of a baby's stool are sure to raise curiosity as well as concern.