Melena

Bright red stools, which is most commonly associated with problems near the end of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g the rectum). The excretion of black stools, however, suggest early problems of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g the stomach or the beginning of the small intestine).

If it’s not meconium (which is normally excreted during the first few days of your infant’s life), call your healthcare professional immediately.