Question
A mother inquired about her baby, who has been suffering from diarrhea for a month. Although the doctor has examined the baby and prescribed antibiotics, the situation has not improved. The baby’s stools contain bubbles and the frequency of bowel movements is frequent every day. Even after stopping the antibiotic regimen and trying probiotics, the symptoms have not improved. The mother is worried that her baby’s diarrhea may be related to her own diet, as she herself does not follow a vegetarian diet.
Answer
Medical professionals advise that during breastfeeding, the mother should pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the nipples clean, and ensure hand hygiene after handling the baby’s stool. Since the baby’s stool may be affected by the mother’s milk, she should also pay attention to a balanced diet in terms of food, avoid fried foods and high-fat drinks, maintain regular eating habits, and reduce intake of cold drinks. In terms of medication, it can be considered to give the baby Montmorillonite powder, one packet per dose, three times a day before feeding; as well as Bifidobacterium Triple Live Yeast Powder, one packet per dose, twice a day, half an hour after feeding with warm water.