Here we are looking to count again.  When we count, there are often
inappropriate interventions.

As far as bowel movements are concerned, one useful bit of information is
that a baby who is doing well on breastmilk alone, will usually be having
bowel movements that are changing in colour by day 3, sometimes by day 2. A
baby who is still having meconium bowel movements at day 4 is in trouble.
This does not mean supplementation with formula, but it does mean help with
latching, compression, etc.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

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