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What Is The Cause For Loose Stools?

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My son is 7 days old now and since yesterday, he has been passing loose stools very frequently (once in every 45 min or 1 hr). He is predominantly on breast feed but once or twice in a day, he is given lactogen. Is this normal or is it a cause of concern. Please advise.
Fri, 22 May 2015
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In a newborn baby, you will see many different patterns of frequency, colour and consistency of poops. So don't worry. Your child is in transition phase from meconium to yellowish brown stools at present. Since the gut is getting colonised by healthy bacteria from environment, this pattern is normal for a newborn.
Approach your doctor, if:
- Baby lethargic and not feeding well
- watery stools, not improving in next 2 days
- associated with fever, decreased urine output or any other symptom.

At present, continue breastfeeding with proper burping. Give feeds completely from 1 breast before changing the side so that baby gets both fore milk and hind milk. Properly position and attach the baby to your breast while feeding. This will help.
For further questions, do contact us.
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What Is The Cause For Loose Stools?

Hi Welcome to the HCM In a newborn baby, you will see many different patterns of frequency, colour and consistency of poops. So don t worry. Your child is in transition phase from meconium to yellowish brown stools at present. Since the gut is getting colonised by healthy bacteria from environment, this pattern is normal for a newborn. Approach your doctor, if: - Baby lethargic and not feeding well - watery stools, not improving in next 2 days - associated with fever, decreased urine output or any other symptom. At present, continue breastfeeding with proper burping. Give feeds completely from 1 breast before changing the side so that baby gets both fore milk and hind milk. Properly position and attach the baby to your breast while feeding. This will help. For further questions, do contact us.