Question
My baby is not even a month old, and their bowel movements are very frequent, and they have a bit of greenish milk residue! They are being fed a mix of breast milk and formula! Lately, they have been eating more breast milk during the day, but after breastfeeding, their bowel movements are very frequent and a bit green, with milk residue on top. After eating, they always strain hard and the bowel movement comes out! Farting is normal! After breastfeeding, if I give them formula, they don’t want to eat it and eat very little! Previous treatment and effects: No help expected: I am mixed-fed, what should I pay attention to? I am still not a month old, how should I take care of my baby!
Answer
This is closely related to the mother’s diet, an indication of the baby’s digestive discomfort. If the mother consumes only high-protein foods daily without sufficient intake of dietary fiber, it can disrupt the baby’s gastrointestinal function. It is recommended that the mother maintain a balanced diet and not eat only chicken and eggs every meal. Eating too many vegetables and fruits can also interfere with the baby’s stool. Hope this helps, wishing the baby a quick recovery!