Patient's question:
Lactating mothers, will diarrhea affect the baby and cause the baby to have diarrhea? The baby is 47 days old. Can the mother still breastfeed the baby when she has diarrhea?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description of the situation. Whether lactation diarrhea affects the baby depends on the cause. If the diarrhea is caused by catching a cold, the condition is usually mild and generally will not affect the baby. If the mother consumes cold or cool foods, or if the diarrhea is caused by other reasons, it is likely to also lead to the baby having diarrhea. Closely observe the baby's reaction after feeding, according to your description. When the mother has diarrhea, avoid taking medication on your own and should use medication under the guidance of a doctor to prevent any adverse effects on the baby.