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Q: Bowel movement while breastfeeding

asked by: olabimtan on May 27th, 2009

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My four day old daughter stools everytime she is being breastfed after which it stops till the next breastfeeding. The stool is also very watery and brownish. She looks fine though and not feverish. Is anything wrong with her or her mum?

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Dr. Leonard J. Grossman , MD

replied on May 27th, 2009

Breast fed babies tend to have looser stools, and up to one stool per feeding is normal. If she is gaining weight and in no distress, keep breastfeeding and enjoy your baby. If you are otherwise feeling uncomfortable with this situation, see your doctor for reassurance.
LJGMD

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