36 for the first 2-3 days, the stools will be dark green and sticky. Gradually it turns to golden-yellow and then yellowish-brown. The consistency may be semi-solid to liquid. From time to time, the stools may appear greenish, and there is no need to panic. Stools that had a quick passage through the colon may be greenish as there was less time for the bile to be reabsorbed. Does a baby strain and make sounds while passing stools? Mothers commonly observe this, and many feel that the baby is in distress. However, one should remember that an infant always cries when pain or discomfort occurs. This behavior is normal as the infant is still not used to the peristalsis (wave-like movement of muscles in the intestine) and the feeling before and during the passage of stools. This behavior settles down with time. The mother of a newborn usually tells the pediatrician, "My baby is passing gas." It is normal, and babies sometimes even cry while releasing gas. Is there any link between the mother’s diet and the infant’s stool habits? It is quite common for mothers to discuss this topic. They usually feel that their diet content often causes discomfort or change in the baby's stool consistency, leading to diet restrictions being imposed on the mother. However, this is more of a myth. The mother should eat a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, and protein, and drink clean water. This will lead to adequate milk production.
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