Your baby's poop and pee: 10 Things to know!

First-time parents of a newborn baby are always anxious about their baby's first poop and pee and are always asking questions to their child's doctor. Sometimes the parents get a relevant answer, and sometimes they don't, which makes the first-time parents all the more anxious about the pooping and peeing habit of their newborn. Dr Jayashree Shiwalkar , a renowned paediatrician, here puts a rest to all your worries by sharing these 10 facts to keep in mind about your baby's poop and pee. 

1  When to expect first poop and pee: After birth you can wait 24 hours for first poop and 48 hours for peep. Incase your baby doesn't pass his/her first poop and pee within this time frame then you need to immediately consult a paediatrician.

2  Meconium or first poop of the baby: First 2 to 3 days your baby will pass black stool which is called meconium so don't worry about black stool. Gradually, the poop will change its colour to brown and then to yellow. 

3. First urine of your baby: First two to three day after birth baby had concentrated urine rich which is rich in urate so you can expect a slightlish orange colour in your baby's diaper.

4. Crying while peeing/pooping: Often you will see your baby crying while he/she passes urine or stool, that is because of weak bladder and anal canal muscles which will