Is It Normal for a Baby to Have Diarrhea While Breastfeeding?

Question

My baby experiences diarrhea every summer when breastfeeding. Is this normal?

Answer

Diarrhea in a baby after breastfeeding is mainly due to an inappropriate breast milk temperature. If the mother’s body temperature is too high or too low during feeding, it can affect the temperature of the breast milk, leading to dyspepsia in the baby and an increased likelihood of diarrhea. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the mother is in good health and that the breast milk temperature is suitable during feeding to avoid such situations.