Breast milk contains living bacteria that transfer to babies' guts, helping build healthy digestion and immune systems.

Most conversations about breast milk tend to focus on topics like nutrients, antibodies and bonding time rather than bacteria ...

A baby's digestive system starts to develop before you might even know you're pregnant. While their first bowel movement isn't until after they're born, babies do pee in the womb and build up waste ...

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 ...

In allergic colitis, the immune system overreacts to the presence of specific proteins, often through breast milk or infant formula. It causes inflammation in the colon, leading to symptoms such as ...

Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator of an infant’s gut microbiome and future health. “Three-quarters of babies are at heightened risk of atopic ...