What Can We Learn from Baby's First Poop?

The video explores meconium, a newborn's first poop, highlighting its unique composition and role as a time capsule for prenatal exposures. It discusses how meconium forms in utero, its lack of gut bacteria, and its potential to indicate health issues like meconium aspiration syndrome. Studies show meconium can reveal prenatal exposure to substances like alcohol and cigarettes, aiding in future health assessments.

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