What kind of meconium is typically associated with abnormal gut motility?

Thick and tenacious meconium is typically associated with abnormal gut motility. This type of meconium suggests a delay in the passage through the intestines, which can occur in conditions such as meconium ileus or other forms of intestinal obstruction. When there is abnormal gut motility, the transit of meconium can be slowed down, resulting in it becoming thick and sticky, indicating that it has not been expelled in a timely manner post-birth.

In contrast, soft and watery meconium, thin and liquid meconium, or oily and fragrant meconium would indicate a different state of gut motility and are not typically associated with the complications seen in abnormal motility. For example, soft and watery meconium may indicate a normal passage, while oily meconium might suggest the presence of certain factors like breastfeeding or dietary changes. Each of these other types of meconium texture can reflect a normal physiological response or an alteration due to other factors unrelated to mechanical obstruction or delayed motility.