Do not say baby poop
For new mothers, the baby poop is often an obsession. After breastfeeding and restlessness in newborn controls, one of the most frequently asked questions we pediatricians is about baby poop and its properties.
E.g;
My baby …. Is it normal to do lots of poo?
Is my baby poop normal in green?
My baby doesn't poop all day, is it normal?
3 things to consider when evaluating baby poop
Baby age
Whether breast milk or formula
Whether additional food
Baby poop in early days
For the first few days after birth, your baby will have a black , tar-like excrement. Don't be afraid. The baby's black jet poop is called meconium. This black and sticky baby poop is quite thick. During pregnancy, the baby swallows amniotic fluid, dead cells and mucus. The color and consistency of the poop changes with nutrition. This first transition poop is brownish or greenish, amorphous and soft in consistency.
How often should my baby poop?
The number of baby poop is variable. Some babies poop once a week, while some babies can poop 4-5 times a day. Especially breast-fed infants tend to make stools more frequently than in infants.
What is the poo of the breastfed baby?
After meconium is lost, the baby poop will begin to change from brown-green to mustard or bright yellow. In infants who are breastfed during the newborn period, the poo consistency is quite liquid. Sandy grains and grains can be seen inside. A baby fed with breast milk poops 4-6 times a day on average. The number of stools usually decreases over time. Odorless. Vomiting, etc. If there are no complaints, weight gain is good and if you have a soft and flat belly
Baby poo fed with formula formula
Babies fed with formula formula tend to be thicker and browner than breastfed infants. It also has a stronger odor than breast-fed infants. Infants fed Formula are more likely to have constipation compared to breast-fed infants.
Baby poop in transition to additional food
During the transition to supplementary food, the consistency, color, shape and odor of the baby poo will change. Mothers often consult a doctor in panic because of changes in the color and consistency of their infants. You will see undigested food in your baby's poo, mostly in the first months when you start solid foods. This is normal and occurs less frequently over time. This is because your baby has difficulty digesting these new foods. And now the baby's smell of poop is much worse.
Newborn babies often poo after each feeding, and especially if you are breastfeeding, they have a very soft poo. In addition, if you are taking breast milk, what you eat will also affect your baby's poop. Of course, the poo will vary from time to time depending on what you eat.
Abnormal baby poop consistency
Diarrhea : Very watery and often and sometimes explosive defecation. Viruses are the most common cause of childhood diarrhea. Other than that, food intolerances and food allergies, some foods, excess carbohydrate-weighted nutrition, medications and parasites are among other causes of diarrhea. If your baby is less than 3 months old, cannot take fluids or cannot feed, if there are signs of thirst (collapse of binggildak or eyeballs, dry mouth, lack of tears while crying, low urine count, fever, frequent vomiting, bloody poop, etc.), I recommend that you consult your doctor.
Constipation - Constipation can be defined as a decrease in the number of stools, difficulty in removing stools and painful stools. If your baby's poo is like a ball or too hard, it means he has constipation. Only breast-fed infants are rarely constipated. If constipation is accompanied by blood in the stool, it may indicate anal fissure. If your baby is constipated, you should consult your doctor. In the same way, if you see blood in your baby's poo, consult your doctor.
What color should my baby poop?
I would like to say that all baby poop colors are normal, except black, red or white. Black or red can mean bleeding and should be investigated by your physician. White baby poop can indicate a liver disorder and you should consult your doctor immediately. Green baby poop can be caused only by the baby sucking on the front milk, viruses or food such as peas, spinach, and sometimes iron medications can also color the baby's poop in green.
Types of baby poop that require consultation with a doctor
White poop: Can be seen in liver and gallbladder diseases.
Bloody or black-colored poop: Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract may occur.
If your baby does not resolve constipation, consult a doctor.
If you still have diarrhea, consult your doctor.
If meconium persists on the fourth-fifth postnatal day….
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