When does baby poop after birth?
⚡ Short answer: A newborn baby is expected to have a bowel movement within the first 24 hours after birth.
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bir anne · Diapers & Digestion
when does baby poop after birth?
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A newborn baby is expected to have a bowel movement within the first 24 hours after birth. Most babies have their first bowel movement within the first 8-12 hours. This first stool, called *meconium*, is dark green-black, tarry in consistency, and a sticky substance. Meconium consists of amniotic fluid swallowed by the baby in the womb, intestinal cells, and other material.
Failure to have a bowel movement within the first 24 hours may be a sign of a problem such as intestinal obstruction and should be evaluated by a pediatrician. The stool color transitions to green-brown *transitional stool* within 2-4 days, after which it becomes mustard yellow-watery in breast-fed babies or more solid and yellow-brown in formula-fed babies.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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