Patient's question:
My baby was born on January 4th, and today is the 11th day. The first five days, the baby's urine was normal, but since the sixth day, the baby has been having diarrhea. Because there is very little breast milk, the daily breast milk is only enough for two meals. So these days, the baby has been having one bottle of formula and one breast milk meal. I suspect that it is due to the baby drinking formula and eating breast milk mixed together, which leads to indigestion. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
It is a pleasure to help you clarify your concerns. Based on the situation you have described, as long as your baby is in good spirits, there is no need to worry excessively. Babies are still young, and their absorption functions are not yet fully developed. It is not guaranteed that breastfeeding will prevent diarrhea. Currently, what you can do is feed your baby in small amounts and multiple times, pat their back to burp after feeding, and gently massage their abdomen when you have a chance. You can also consider adding probiotics to see if it helps. If the situation still does not stabilize, it is recommended to switch to a different brand of formula. Wishing you good health!