What Causes Less Defecation In Breast Feeding Infants?

Posted on Thu, 10 Apr 2014

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Question : My baby is 5 months old and is exclusively breasted. The last few days who burps have smelt like poop. Till about 4 months who pooped everyday now he goes about every 7 days. He did suffer reflux and used to spit up a lot but that has seemed to settle down. Should I be worried??

Answered by Dr. Arun (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer: no need to worry Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. It's pretty normal for babies on exclusive breastfeeding to pass stools once in 5 to 7 days. If your baby is otherwise active and feeding well , there is no need to worry. It should setlle soon. Once you start weaning from 6 months, she might pass even more frequently. Wishing your baby speedy recovery. Regards Dr Arun

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)

Thank-you So it is normal for your babies burps to sometimes smell like poop??

Answered by Dr. Arun (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer: it is fine Detailed Answer: Sometimes babies burp with bad smell. But if the baby is on exclusive breastfeeding and otherwise well, no treatment is required. Welcome

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E