When you become a parent, your thoughts become consumed by poop. From meconium to potty training, the biology of babies' poop is possibly one of the weirdest things in the world. 
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Our personal experiences with poop</li>
<li>What is poo, what is meconium, and why is baby poo so colourful</li>
<li>The gut microbiome and vaginal seeding</li>
<li>The diminishing gastrocolic reflex</li>
<li>Why mums love the smell of their babies' poo</li>
</ul>

When you become a parent, your thoughts become consumed by poop. From meconium to potty training, the biology of babies' poop is possibly one of the weirdest things in the world. In this episode: Our personal experiences with poop What is poo, what is meconium, and why is baby poo so colourful The gut microbiome and vaginal seeding The diminishing gastrocolic reflex Why mums love the smell of their babies' poo

When you become a parent, your thoughts become consumed by poop. From meconium to potty training, the biology of babies' poop is possibly one of the weirdest things in the world.&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Our personal experiences with poop</li>
<li>What is poo, what is meconium, and why is baby poo so colourful</li>
<li>The gut microbiome and vaginal seeding</li>
<li>The diminishing gastrocolic reflex</li>
<li>Why mums love the smell of their babies' poo</li>
</ul>
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Babies Have To Learn To Poop

The Science Baby Podcast is where parenthood meets science.
Hosted by Leila and Kim, two first-time mums and science nerds, we dive into the messy, funny, and fascinating world of raising babies. Each episode mixes real talk about sleep, feeding, and daily chaos with evidence-based insights into the science behind it all.
It’s relatable, reassuring, and packed with surprising facts to help you feel a little less alone (and a lot more curious) on your parenting journey.

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The Science Baby Podcast is where parenthood meets science. Hosted by Leila and Kim, two first-time mums and science nerds, we dive into the messy, funny, and fascinating world of raising babies. Each episode mixes real talk about sleep, feeding, and daily chaos with evidence-based insights into the science behind it all. It’s relatable, reassuring, and packed with surprising facts to help you feel a little less alone (and a lot more curious) on your parenting journey.

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