Patient's question:
My baby hasn't even reached the one-month mark, and he has very frequent bowel movements with a bit of greenish mucus! We are mixing breastfeeding and formula feeding! Recently, he has been eating more breast milk during the day, but after breastfeeding, his bowel movements are very frequent and a bit green, with mucus on top. After eating, he always strains, and when he strains, the stool comes out! Passing gas is completely normal! After breastfeeding, he refuses to drink formula, and even if he does, he only takes a very small amount!Past treatment and effectiveness:
No treatment has been given.
Help needed:
I am mixing breastfeeding and formula feeding. What should I pay attention to? I'm still under the one-month mark, so how should I take care of my baby?
Doctor's answer:
This is largely related to the mother's diet, which is a manifestation of the baby's poor digestion. If the mother only consumes high-protein foods daily and lacks dietary fiber intake, it can disrupt the baby's digestive function. It is recommended that the mother maintain a balanced diet and not only eat chicken, eggs, or similar foods at every meal. Alternatively, consuming most vegetables and fruits can also interfere with the baby's bowel movements. I hope this helps you, and wish the baby a speedy recovery!