Question

The baby, who is two and a half months old and primarily breastfed, has recently had green stools every day, and there have been traces of blood. After medical diagnosis, medication to regulate the intestines was prescribed, and after taking probiotics, the blood traces no longer appeared. However, the baby still has persistent green stools. The mother has adjusted her diet, mainly consuming vegetables, but the baby’s green stool condition has not improved.

Answer

Hello, based on the description, the baby’s condition is mainly considered to be due to indigestion caused by catching a cold. It is recommended that you pay attention to keeping the baby warm and give them an appropriate amount of warm water. Continue to take probiotics and consider using lactase to regulate the intestines. The mother’s diet should be a mix of meat and vegetables; it is not advisable to be vegetarian all the time to avoid an imbalanced nutrient intake for the baby. The nutritional composition of breast milk should be balanced, so attention should be paid to a diverse diet while maintaining lightness. Green stool may be related to…