Question
My newborn is 50 days old and has been vomiting after feeding for the past three days. They have a bowel movement three times a day, with yellowish stool that has an acid and strange smell. The stool contains semi-transparent and mucus-like substances.
Answer
Based on your description, the newborn’s stool has mucus and a foul smell, which may be symptoms of dyspepsia, or it could also be due to bacterial infection. It is advised not to worry too much and to take the baby for a regular stool examination to confirm the diagnosis. If diagnosed with infection, antibiotic treatment should be administered; if it’s dyspepsia, probiotics can be given to help regulate intestinal flora and aid digestion. Wishing the baby a speedy recovery!