In newborns younger than 1 week, black is a healthy color for stool. After this time, however, it could indicate a health problem. During the first 24 hours of life, a newborn passes meconium ...

Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is one of the top causes of severe respiratory failure in neonates. This study was designed to investigate the effective volume of therapeutic bronchoalveolar ...

Introduction: The microbial composition of human breast milk and infant meconium offers critical insights into the early microbial colonization profile, and it greatly contributes to the infant’s ...

Jane's labor was complicated by the presence of moderate meconium, for which she received ... the midwife observed the nipples for color changes. She also applied a cold water application on ...

The transitional stool will be more of a yellowish-green color and not as thick as meconium. Once the baby is a few days older, their poop will become soft and yellow. It may differ depending on ...

Babies exhibit various quirky behaviors such as making strange noises, waking up startled, and staring at 'nothing.' These actions are usually normal ...

Colors are thought to carry emotional meaning. Even more, many agree that color impacts us in the way we think and feel. We can find many sources that tell us to paint our bedroom walls in blues ...

From making one girl's prom memorable to tracking dishonestly in local government, reporters spread the word on hundreds of ...

The mammalian amniotic cavity is filled with a protective liquid (i.e., amniotic fluid) that surrounds the fetus throughout gestation. Indeed, the amniotic fluid is essential for fetal development and ...

Poop color can help you track your baby's progress. At first, your baby’s poops will be black and tarry meconium. Soon, your baby’s poops will become greenish, then will settle into a ...