My baby is 17days old. From past 3 days she is suffering from loose motions (7 to 8 times).
Following are the details:
(1) She is given breastfeed only.
(2) loose motions occur on each feed.
(3) No medicine is given to her yet.
Please suggest...
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This are not loose motions
These are transient stools common with breast feeding
Just keep a watch on urine if baby is passing urine need not worrying no medicine is required.
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Hi,
Your are concerned about loose stools which occurring immedietly after feed
This is common in newborn, no need to worry
Continue breast milk
Mother to drink plenty of water and take good nutritious diet
If frequency of stools increase, along with
irritability, refusal of feeds, decreased urine output, low weight gain then you will have
to consult a doctorv
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