Question
A four-month-old baby usually has about four to five bowel movements a day. Last night, the baby had a total of two bowel movements from evening to night. The baby vomited during the night and continued to vomit after waking up and finishing breastfeeding, accompanied by gurgling sounds. Could this be due to catching a cold? The baby’s mental state is still good. When can I feed the baby again? The baby is breastfed.
Answer
Based on the described situation, it may be caused by dyspepsia. It is recommended that the mother control her diet appropriately, avoid consuming hard-to-digest foods, and can give the baby probiotics to adjust the intestinal flora and promote absorption. Consider using a stomachic and digestion-promoting oral liquid to invigorate the spleen and resolve accumulation. At the same time, gently push the abdomen in a clockwise direction to aid digestion. If breastfeeding, the mother should avoid eating spicy, irritating, or overly greasy foods. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health.