Wondering if anyone can help - I am getting very nervous about my newborn’s poo which isn’t going yellow.
Baby was born on five days ago - full term, smooth delivery, weighed 3.2kg. Breastfeeding exclusively (as I did previous DC) and on Day 3 my milk had started to come in and she was at birth weight. Poos started to go more mustardy. But the last two days her poo has gone back to black/dark green, she is pooing a lot, generally quite watery. I spoke to the midwife who did the heel prick test this afternoon, and she said we needed to speak to a paediatrician tomorrow if it doesn’t change.
Now I am getting very worried! I know she is taking in milk, I can hear the gulping - plus we are getting lots of wet nappies as well as dirty ones. She has a normal level of gas/wind and no other obvious symptoms. I have slightly cracked nipples so I know she is getting a bit of blood along with the milk, but I don’t think that usually causes problems?
Any other ideas what it could be?! Previous DC was in NICU and so I am a bit prone to getting anxious about their health generally, but this does seem a bit sinister to me. Midwife didn’t volunteer anything. So suggestions/reassurance gratefully received! Thank you so much.