NIPPLE SHIELD USE: Anne and baby Sophie. Dr Pamela Douglas, Masterclass online October 2020

It's scary to see blood in your baby's nappy but how worried do you need to be?

Does your baby have blood in her stool?

In brief, streaks or drops of blood in the nappy are common in the first months of babies' lives, are usually harmless, and pass within a couple of months. Despite what you might hear, the latest evidence tells us there's no reason to assume this slight bleeding is allergic. There are however some important things to know.

Please see your GP if your baby has blood in her stools. Your GP will make sure that there is no gastroenteritis, anal fissure, or other concerning medical condition causing the bleeding. Green stools and mucous in the stool are normal for babies, but blood in the stool is something we need to have assessed.

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