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Frequent poop of new born

2021-06-15 16:59:17
My baby is just 10 days old.How frequent or how many times a newborn should poop and it's in watery form?.Should I consult a doctor or its normal .Basically he do 4-5 times in a day Please suggest should a consult a child doctor or not.
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Respected ma’am Frequent stools in a 10 day old breast fed baby is usually normal and nothing to worry about A baby can pass stools up to 10 to 15 times in a day Continue exclusive breast feeding
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Consult your Pediatrician if your baby has other symptoms like fever or poor feeding or reduced weight gain
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Exclusive breast feeding till 5 months of age Regular vaccinations

Answered2021-06-15 17:09:17

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Gastrocolic reflux is normal . But I would like to know the quality of stools and if any perianal rash .
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Apply rashfree cream to avoid further rash !

Answered2021-06-16 06:57:03

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Hi. Newborns can pass stools 10-15 times/day and it will be watery. This is normal

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It's normal for baby passing stool after feed it's due to gastrocolic reflex. If baby on breastfeed and passing urine 5 to 7 times then don't worry
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continue breastfeeding

Answered2021-06-15 17:07:36

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