What should I do if my baby, who is exclusively breastfed, has frequent bowel movements?

Patient's question:

The baby is 14 days old. She started exclusive breastfeeding yesterday and has already had a lot of bowel movements, about 8-9 times a day. The color is dark green, with occasional streaks of blue, and mostly yellow. She has hardly woken up, mostly sleeping naps, and has been feeding on breast milk quite frequently.

Doctor's answer:

Feed the baby, pay attention to hygiene, always keep the nipple clean, and ensure hand hygiene after changing the baby's diaper. Since the baby's stool is influenced by the mother's milk, the mother should also pay attention to a balanced diet, eat appropriately, and avoid fried and junk foods. The diet should be regular, and cold drinks should be consumed less. You can take one package of triple live bacteria powder orally twice a day, half an hour after feeding, with warm water.

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