A newborn's first stool can signal the child may struggle with persistent cognitive problems, according to Case Western Reserve University Project Newborn researchers. In particular, high levels of ...

Newborn babies with indicators of alcohol in their stool are more likely to face behavioral difficulties later in childhood, according to new study from a team of multi-disciplinary researchers at ...

Baby poop colors can vary widely, but red, black, or white poop should prompt a call to the doctor. Soft, squishy poop is normal for babies on all-liquid diets, but hard or watery poop can signal ...

Meconium is a thick substance that lines a baby’s intestines in the womb. A baby usually passes meconium after birth, but if they pass it early, the amniotic fluid may become meconium-stained.

Extremely preterm newborns who weigh less than 3.3 pounds have immature lungs that often require high levels of ventilation oxygen in the hospital. This contributes to the chronic lung disease ...