Wondering about your newborn's pooping habits? Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, demystifies what is normal—from frequent poops to the occasional blowout. Learn when to relax and when to worry about your ...

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 ...

That constipated look your baby gives you when they can’t poop can be entertaining to look at, but can be quite painful for your baby. Luckily, painful pooping, or infant dyschezia, is a very common, ...

A baby's first bowel movement after birth may seem trivial, but it's a treasure trove for scientists. Let us explain how it ...

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 ...

It’s important to monitor your newborn’s diapers. Newborn waste can tell you a lot about their health and if they are consuming enough milk. Dirty diapers can also help assure you that your newborn ...

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 ...