Question
The baby has been defecating every seven or eight days since one week postpartum. Now at three months old, the stool is golden yellow with a bit of stickiness, and there is a lot of stool each time. Defecation is normal, with a slightly sour smell. The baby is breastfed, and probiotics have been given many times without any effect. Water is given once a day in the afternoon, with ten milliliters each time. Is this normal? Is the baby constipated? Height and weight are normal, and breastfeeding is normal.
Answer
Based on your description, it is recommended to give the child more water regularly and to massage their abdomen to enhance intestinal peristalsis. This can help with defecation, and it’s best for the child to have a bowel movement once a day; otherwise, it may lead to heat in the body and increase the risk of illness. It’s suggested to give the child more water. The above suggestions are for the question ‘How to treat a baby’s stool problem after one week postpartum?’ I hope this helps you, and wish you health!