Patient's question:
Newborn at 25 days, has black stools, has never had this before, used to have yellow stools, always breastfed. Besides meconium, how many days should a newborn have black stools? What should I do about my child's condition?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if it is a full-term newborn, they usually defecate within 24 hours after birth, approximately on the 23rd day. If it happens too early, defecation may be delayed, and the duration will be longer. Considering the baby is 25 days old and breastfed, and previously the stool has been yellow, but now it has turned black, it is important to pay attention to indigestion or gastrointestinal bleeding. It is recommended that the mother maintain a balanced diet rich in protein and vitamins, avoid eating animal blood and liver in the near future, and closely monitor the baby's stool. If there is still black stool, it is advisable to go to the pediatric outpatient department of the hospital for a routine stool examination to make a clear diagnosis.