Patient's question:
My child has been born for 10 days, and their bowel movements have been normal. This morning, they suddenly had a bowel movement that was darker in color, followed by another one that was of normal color. What could be the reason for this? Also, are they being breastfed partially?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, the baby has been breastfed for ten and a half days. The baby's bowel movements are normal, occasionally black, but as long as the baby is in good spirits, sleeps well, and has a normal weight, there should be no problem. Continue to monitor the situation. The child may also be experiencing indigestion, so it is recommended to take probiotics to regulate the intestines. Consider giving the child more warm water to drink. The mother's diet should be light, avoiding raw, cold, and irritating foods. Pay attention to keeping the child's abdomen warm.