Patient's question:
Mother was hospitalized for a week and was fed with formula during the hospital stay. After discharge, breast milk was given to the newborn. In the past two days, the mother has eaten seafood, and subsequently, the baby has again developed symptoms of diarrhea, which is yellow, watery, and with redness around the buttocks. There is often a gurgling sound during feeding. Previously, there were no such symptoms. What could be the issue? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
During breastfeeding, it is best not to eat seafood, as seafood is high in protein and can easily trigger allergies in children. For diaper rash, you can apply a wet burn ointment externally. Breastfed babies' stools are usually golden yellow, thin and pasty, without a special odor, but may have a slightly sour taste. There may also be some small white particles the size of chili seeds. They have bowel movements 2 to 4 times a day. In the early stages, the frequency may be higher, with 4 to 5 bowel movements per day, or even after every diaper change. This is because breast milk is easily absorbed and helps to eliminate waste.