Poop Facts

Your breast milk will definitely have an effect on baby's poop -- for better or worse -- so you'll want to make sure you keep track of any changes in baby's stool in case anything is wrong. Noticing that baby's a little constipated, having diarrhea, or even showing signs of changing poop color? Read on to find out what may be causing this and how you can help.

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Is my baby constipated?

My five-month-old baby hasn't pooped in days. Is he constipated?

Q&A: Baby has blood in stool?

My breastfed baby has blood in her stool. Is this because of something I ate?

Your Baby's Poop: Everything you need to know

Okay, mamas. It's time to get down and dirty. If you're breastfeeding (and even if you're not, so don't get any ideas), baby's poop is a major topic of concern. We're talking baby diarrhea, baby constipation, poop color, breastfeeding effects on baby poop and tons more. In other words, it's time to get comfortable with the poop topic. And not just talking about it--when we say down and dirty, we're (sorry) kinda talking literally. Be prepared to examine and obsess over baby's poop. The good news: Here at Breastfeeding.com, we have all the info on baby stool that you could possibly need. We'll fill you in on info like what color and consistency to expect a breastfed baby's poop to be (hey, we told you it was down and dirty), and what to do if it deviates from the norm. Bloody or mucousy and stinky poop can be scary (and yucky), and this section will help you handle both of those tough situations. We'll also help you out if you have a baby with constipation or diarrhea (and let you know how to tell if that's actually the case). The timing of pooping is also a concern for many moms--we'll let you know how often baby should poop and whether it's normal to poop after every feeding. If you're a mama who has already been through the process of breastfeeding baby, feel free to jump in and answer questions using your own experience. New mamas can use all the help they can get!

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