Question
The baby is currently three months old and has been breastfed. When the baby was about a month old, the mother developed mastitis due to an overabundance of milk, but there was no fever or abscess, and the doctor suggested that breastfeeding could continue. After receiving anti-inflammatory treatment, the mastitis has healed, and there have been no lumps or inflammation. However, the baby now has diarrhea, and the doctor said it is usually not directly related to breastfeeding. How should one judge and handle this situation?
Answer
Breastfed babies may have softer stools and normally defecate 2 to 3 times a day. If you are concerned about diarrhea, you can try giving the baby probiotics while the mother maintains a light diet and observes if there is any improvement. The symptoms of diarrhea include increased frequency of bowel movements, bowel sounds, changes in stool color, the presence of mucus, and even decreased appetite. If the situation does not improve after taking the above measures,