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Is It Normal For Babies To Pass Stool After Drinking Milk?
Question: hi, my son is 25 days old newborn, we make him to burp but still when he sleeps he is not burping aftr waiting for 10 mins i make him lie down in midnights instead he vomits very little milkl...m worried y he dnt burp wen he sleeps instead he leaves gas ...wen the gas s left he leaks vry little motion..is it common? i make him burp putting the baby to shoulders...and he always wants milk every one and half hour and wenever he wants to sleep even if his tummy is full .after drinking milk immediately he goes for motion after half an hour again he asks for milk...pls clarify my doubt.
Brief Answer:
Its normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
It is normal for babies to pass stools after drinking milk. Milk is a laxative and babies pass stools upto 12 or even more times a day while on breastfeed. After passing stools, babies again ask for milk. But it is better to give milk after 2 hrs of previous feed.
It is also normal for a baby to not burp while sleeping mostly because the back is not straight. Since there is gas in stomach that he could not burp, he may pass stools due to the pressure. It is all normal.
Dr Vaishalee
Its normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
It is normal for babies to pass stools after drinking milk. Milk is a laxative and babies pass stools upto 12 or even more times a day while on breastfeed. After passing stools, babies again ask for milk. But it is better to give milk after 2 hrs of previous feed.
It is also normal for a baby to not burp while sleeping mostly because the back is not straight. Since there is gas in stomach that he could not burp, he may pass stools due to the pressure. It is all normal.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hi, my baby boy cties a lot after passing stool within half an hour again for milk m not able to make him tolerate for 2 hrs ...can u suggest me any other way of making him to forget for milk ...how can i stop him for 2 hrs.....but nw i feed every one hour once as je cries..
Brief Answer:
Doe she get diaper rash etc?
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Please let me know if you have noticed any diaper rash, redness around anal opening, fever etc. Also let me know the weight and exact age of the baby.
Breastfeeding is a natural process and is usually guided by the demand from the baby. He is asking for milk every hour. It means that milk supply versus growth of baby is not being met.
He will not ask for milk for 2 hrs if you have given him enough feed at a time. Breast feed from both breasts at a time. Sometimes babies pass motions while feeding as well. Sometimes they drink milk all the time. It is all ok and part of the process. You just need to relax, forget other work and focus mostly on breastfeeding. Keep a record of the baby's weight. The exclusive breastfeeding phase lasts for 4 - 6 months depending on the baby's preparedness to start the solid food. Once the baby starts solid food, the interval between feeds increases.
Pacifier is one way to keep the baby busy till you are ready to give the next feed. It is not bad but some experts believe that it is habit forming, may affect the teeth, etc. I personally feel that it is not a big taboo and can be given to babies if needed. Keeping the baby busy in some play activity is also good.
Dr Vaishalee
Doe she get diaper rash etc?
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Please let me know if you have noticed any diaper rash, redness around anal opening, fever etc. Also let me know the weight and exact age of the baby.
Breastfeeding is a natural process and is usually guided by the demand from the baby. He is asking for milk every hour. It means that milk supply versus growth of baby is not being met.
He will not ask for milk for 2 hrs if you have given him enough feed at a time. Breast feed from both breasts at a time. Sometimes babies pass motions while feeding as well. Sometimes they drink milk all the time. It is all ok and part of the process. You just need to relax, forget other work and focus mostly on breastfeeding. Keep a record of the baby's weight. The exclusive breastfeeding phase lasts for 4 - 6 months depending on the baby's preparedness to start the solid food. Once the baby starts solid food, the interval between feeds increases.
Pacifier is one way to keep the baby busy till you are ready to give the next feed. It is not bad but some experts believe that it is habit forming, may affect the teeth, etc. I personally feel that it is not a big taboo and can be given to babies if needed. Keeping the baby busy in some play activity is also good.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hi, baby,s exact weight is 3 kg and age is exactly 25 days old...when born he was 2.8 kgs.and another doubt if milk is not sufficient can i add lactogen for 1 time in day or night ...?pls clarify ..
Brief Answer:
His weight is below normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I am sorry to say but his growth his below normal. His weight really dropped down the percentiles on the weight for age growth chart and has gone below the normal range and is below 3rd percentile.
This may have happened due to the medicines he was given for jaundice. I hope he is not on neopeptine now. His stomach upset may be caused by the iron in v and m drops. I would suggest that you discontinue the drops for 2-4 days and check if he gets better. Your breast milk supply is NOT deficient.
There is no harm in giving lactogen or even cow's milk to the baby. In fact he will gain weight really fast on cow's milk. The issue is the bottle feeding. He may give up breastfeeding while on bottle since milk flows effortlessly in bottle. But he has to gain weight. So I would suggest that you give him boiled and cooled cow's milk or lactogen prepared in cleanest water once or twice a day. Donot give cows milk before sleeping since he may not take breast milk during night. Keep giving breast milk regularly. This will increase his immunity. I would also suggest to give him cow's milk after breastfeeding only if you feel he is hungry.
Also dont give him formulas that contain omega 3,6,9. Keep a regular record of his weight.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
His weight is below normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I am sorry to say but his growth his below normal. His weight really dropped down the percentiles on the weight for age growth chart and has gone below the normal range and is below 3rd percentile.
This may have happened due to the medicines he was given for jaundice. I hope he is not on neopeptine now. His stomach upset may be caused by the iron in v and m drops. I would suggest that you discontinue the drops for 2-4 days and check if he gets better. Your breast milk supply is NOT deficient.
There is no harm in giving lactogen or even cow's milk to the baby. In fact he will gain weight really fast on cow's milk. The issue is the bottle feeding. He may give up breastfeeding while on bottle since milk flows effortlessly in bottle. But he has to gain weight. So I would suggest that you give him boiled and cooled cow's milk or lactogen prepared in cleanest water once or twice a day. Donot give cows milk before sleeping since he may not take breast milk during night. Keep giving breast milk regularly. This will increase his immunity. I would also suggest to give him cow's milk after breastfeeding only if you feel he is hungry.
Also dont give him formulas that contain omega 3,6,9. Keep a regular record of his weight.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you
Brief Answer:
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks
and take good care of your baby. Wish him good health.
Dr Vaishalee
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks
and take good care of your baby. Wish him good health.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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