Question
My child underwent a cesarean section and 20 days after the birth, there was still bleeding from the umbilical cord, which was treated with disinfectant for a month. During this period, the baby’s abdomen often made gurgling sounds, which were not paid much attention to. After one month, I found that the baby’s stool contained mucus.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended that parents send their child’s stool sample to the hospital for a routine stool examination. This step is to rule out whether the baby has physiological diarrhea. If diagnosed with physiological diarrhea, no special treatment is required, and the condition usually improves gradually as the baby grows, before reaching 6 months old.