Why is the newborn's poop a little red?

Because of the diet, the color of newborn's stool will generally be different from that of adults. It is usually yellow-green. However, there is also a situation where some red color appears in the newborn's stool, and even some red blood. The editor recommends that you first do not be overly nervous or panic, because this situation does not necessarily indicate a physical problem with the child. It is mainly due to the following reasons.

Swallowing blood causes blood in stool

When breastfeeding, especially in the early stages of feeding, if the feeding posture is incorrect, the nipple can easily be bitten by the baby, causing nipple ulceration and bleeding.

Therefore, when feeding the baby, the baby will swallow the blood from the ulcerated nipple of the mother, which will cause the baby's stool to contain some pink or red substances. However, if you find that your baby is still eating normally and growing normally, there is no need to be too nervous.

The cause of blood in stool: damage to the small intestinal mucosa

In fact, many parents don’t know that damage to the baby’s small intestinal mucosa can also cause blood-red substances in the stool. At this time, adults will consider whether the milk powder is not suitable for the baby, and they will have to change the baby to another milk substitute or they can change the milk substitute under the doctor’s advice.

Blood in stool: Intestinal damage

It is very important to disinfect baby tableware. Therefore, some new mothers are accustomed to using disinfectants for excessive disinfection. Over time, this will cause invisible damage to the baby's intestines, resulting in blood in the stool.

Anal fissures are the cause of blood in stool

The baby is still young and the anal sphincter is not yet fully developed, so anal fissures often occur, causing blood in the stool.

In fact, when a newborn is born, the body's immune system has been activated and the body already contains certain antibodies. This is the resistance that the mother brings to the child during pregnancy. There is no need to be too nervous, but if it is confirmed that there is a problem with the intestines or the anus, it is recommended to treat it with medication to prevent worsening.