Diarrhea in a newborn is not a normal phenomenon.Also newborn babies should be able sleep for 2-3 hours between feeds.You should seek consultation before giving any medication.
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Continue to breast feed baby.Keep a check on the urine frequency.Should be more than 8 times in a day.Video consult.
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Untrested diarrhea might lead to severe dehydration and might require admission.
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