Question
My 35-day-old baby’s stool looks like oil after defecation. What could be the cause? Do I need to treat it? (Breastfeeding)
Answer
This is a common situation in newborns due to their underdeveloped intestinal function and incomplete digestion abilities. This is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry. As long as the baby does not show symptoms such as vomiting, it is usually an easy problem to resolve. If the baby is breastfed, it is recommended that the mother avoid consuming excessive amounts of fatty or cold, hard-to-digest foods, as these may indirectly affect the baby.