There is a lot of knowledge about taking care of newborns. For novice mothers, it is necessary to master the knowledge of taking care of their babies early on, so that they will not panic after the baby is born and can also provide thoughtful care for the baby. Although I have gained a lot of theoretical knowledge about taking care of babies, I still feel flustered due to a lack of experience when it comes to reality. When does a newborn defecate?
When does a newborn excrete meconium
The meconium of newborns begins to be excreted after birth, usually within 3-4 days after birth, and begins to turn into normal yellow feces. If a child is breastfed, their stool will be golden yellow and watery; If a child is completely fed with milk or formula, their stool will be pale yellow, often dry and prone to clumping up; The stool characteristics of mixed feeders are between the above two.
How to prevent meconium contamination
1. Try to avoid exceeding the due date too long.
2. Avoid drug abuse.
3. Reduce the intake of nicotine and caffeine.
4. Antibiotics should be used as early as possible to control prenatal infections.
5. Pregnant women with pre-existing chronic diseases should be continuously controlled and stabilized.
6. Administer uterine relaxants as necessary to prevent acute fetal hypoxia caused by rapid labor.
7. Once fetal distress occurs and cannot be improved through the aforementioned methods, if it is estimated that natural delivery cannot be achieved in a short period of time, the necessity of cesarean section should be considered.
When does a newborn excrete meconium? Starting from the birth of the baby, meconium is excreted, and during this process, parents can observe the condition of the baby's feces with the naked eye. Of course, the baby's stool condition is also related to whether the baby is breastfed or formula fed. Pregnant women should also take preventive measures against meconium contamination to ensure the normal development and birth of the fetus.
