Question
A breastfeeding woman has been diagnosed with chronic appendicitis and is currently receiving intravenous treatment. The doctor says she can continue breastfeeding, but the baby has yellow frothy stools after feeding on breast milk. Is this condition related to the mother’s intravenous treatment? If not, what could be the cause of the yellow frothy stools? Is there a connection with the baby’s previous neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis?
Answer
The baby’s yellow frothy stools may be related to the anti-inflammatory drugs used by the mother for appendicitis. During the antibiotic treatment, it is recommended to temporarily stop breastfeeding, as continuing to breastfeed may lead to infant diarrhea. Considering the baby’s history of necrotizing enterocolitis, their gastrointestinal function may need time to recover. It is suggested to bring the baby to the hospital for a stool test to facilitate targeted treatment.