Patient's question:
I developed chronic appendicitis during pregnancy and have been receiving intravenous fluids. The doctor here said it's okay to breastfeed. Yesterday after feeding, the baby had yellow, frothy stools. Is it related to the IV fluids? If not, what could be causing the frothy stools? Is it due to catching a cold? The baby also had neonatal acute necrotizing enterocolitis before. Is there a connection?Doctor's answer:
The baby's yellow foam is related to the appendicitis medication for Baoma. Breastfeeding needs to be stopped during antibiotic treatment. If breastfeeding continues during antibiotic use, it may cause diarrhea in the infant. The baby previously had necrotizing enterocolitis, and the gastrointestinal function needs time to recover. It is best to go to the hospital for a stool test to receive symptomatic treatment. If the infant's stool is not good, it is recommended that the mother pause breastfeeding during intravenous fluid therapy. The mother's diet should avoid raw, cold, spicy, and irritating foods.