Question
My baby is 14 days old and started exclusive breastfeeding yesterday. Since then, the baby has had a lot of bowel movements, about 8-9 times a day. The color is mostly dark green with some yellow, occasionally with a touch of blue. The baby sleeps most of the time and breastfeeds frequently.
Answer
When feeding your baby, pay attention to hygiene and keep the nipple clean. After handling your baby’s stool, ensure your hands are clean. Since the baby’s stool is affected by the mother’s milk, the mother should also pay attention to a balanced diet, eat appropriately, avoid fried and junk food, have regular meals, and drink less cold drinks. You can take a probiotic powder containing Bifidobacterium triple viable bacteria 1 packet twice a day, half an hour after feeding, dissolved in warm water.