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 ...

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 ...

Among parents of newborns, few things generate as much discussion as poop. In my office, parents document and have questions about their infants’ stool: the frequency, amount, color, consistency, ...

We parents tend to end up dealing with more poop than we ever imagined — but what do all those different baby poop colors even mean? After all, if you’re a new parent, chances are you’re facing more ...

What Should My Baby's Poop Look Like? If you're a new parent, you might think about your baby's poop more than you ever thought you would. Different colors and textures show up in baby diapers all the ...

I’d like to say that our conversations in the early weeks of parenthood focused on how to contribute most effectively to the college fund, establish healthy sleep habits and encourage muscle-building ...

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 ...

If your baby is passing gas but not pooping, don’t worry. Irregular poop patterns are common in babies as their bodies react to changes. It’s most important to know what’s typical for your baby and ...

Until about 6 weeks of age, most newborns will pass stool roughly 2–5 times per day, typically after every meal. After 6 weeks, the frequency of pooping typically decreases. The frequency of a newborn ...