34 S T O O L P A T T E R N When will the baby pass its first stool? Around 99% of term infants and 76% of preterm infants pass stool within the first 24 hours, and almost all infants pass stools within the first 48 hours. After the baby has come to the side of the mother, and she notices that the baby has not passed stools for more than a day, the first thing is to ascertain from the labor room or the cesarean theater staff whether the baby has passed stool while under their care. Hence, it is essential that the nursing staff document when the baby passes stools. If the mother has been administered magnesium sulfate to slow down premature labor or as neuroprotective for the preterm baby, it may delay the passage of stools. Drugs given for pain control may also delay the passage of stools. of the Baby
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