Orange wee

[melbob]

Does anyone know what the orane stain in new born nappies are? Showed mwife who said not to worry but couldn't explain.

Now ds 22 weeks just done it again

[hunkermunker]

DS had a reddish stain as a newborn - think it was urates (looked like blood - pinkish rather than orange). Not sure why at 22 weeks your DS would do it? Is he dehydrated?

[noddyholder]

dehydration?

[melbob]

Don't think so, thought of dehydrarion too, has had feeds

[hunkermunker]

How's his fontanelle? Heck, you'd know if he was dehydrated. Not sure what the orange could be. Does he seem well?

[hunkermunker]

Just seen your green poo thread - could be that his body's just processing the solids you've given him.

[singsong]

Is he jaundiced at all? Check to see if the whites of his eyes are yellow?

[Amanda3266]

Hi melbob,

I used to be a midwife and as hunkermunker says - it's urates. Not anything to worry about.
It may not be urates at 22 weeks though - if he's well it could be something he's eaten ie anything heavily coloured like tomatoes. If unwell it might be a sign of dehydration or a water infection.
Have a chat with your GP if you're not sure

Mnady

[DissLocated]

Could it be his nappy? DD has occasionally had orange stripes in hers but it seems to be something inside the nappy rather than coming out of her.

[JanH]

carrots?

[melbob]

Hi

Thanks everyone.

I thInk it is probably a combination of sweet potato, carrots and a bit of dehydration as he has a cold and is off his food a bit.

BAby clinic on tomorrow so will speak to HV