Patient's question:
Male, 4 months old. After breastfeeding, he has a bowel movement shortly afterward. He has 3-4 bowel movements per day, with varying amounts of stool, occasionally with foam, but the child's weight still increases by 1 liang every 2 days.Doctor's answer:
The frequency of a baby's bowel movements is directly related to the feeding method. As long as the baby is able to eat and sleep, and there is no abdominal distension or vomiting, there is no need to worry. It is not necessary to focus too much on the number of bowel movements per day, but rather on the consistency of the stool. If the stool contains a large amount of undigested food particles, it may indicate poor digestion. If the stool consistency is normal but the volume is large, it may be related to poor absorption. If you are still not, it is recommended to have the baby checked by a doctor.