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 ...

Thanks to never-ending diaper changes, parents get an up-close look at their newborn baby’s poop. The color, consistency, and frequency of stool can cue you into baby’s health and well-being. Plus, if ...

When you hold your newborn for the first time, every moment with them feels special. But, there’s something else important to look out for—their first poop. It may even take you by surprise at how ...

Learn about the possible causes of green baby poop, and whether you need to worry. Noticing green poop in your baby’s diaper can leave you wondering about their health and well-being. But thankfully, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have shown that the composition of a baby's first feces -- a thick, dark green substance known as meconium -- is associated with whether or not a child will develop allergies within their ...

Baby poop is not something you might typically think about unless you’re a new parent. But the squishy, frequently malodorous stuff is incredibly important: It’s a window into not only a baby's ...

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (CBS Local) - Could dirty diapers hold the key to preventing cancer? A team of scientists is claiming that baby poop contains beneficial bacteria that can be turned into a ...