Need Information on Newborn with Blood in Stool

B.,

My son was 8 weeks preemie, 4lbs. 3oz. and I had a similar experience. For my son, the first week was the worst. The pic line, the meds and the not being able to do anything was awful. He seemed so uncomfortable and in pain, but the NICU docs and nurses were amazing. He got through it with just the infection, and no perforation. At one point, we had to do a transfusion of blood and that was really the worst of it.

Just remember, ASK questions and get answers. One of the hardest things for me was to REALLY understand what they were telling me. If for a second, your son or his wife doubt what they are being told, encourage them to ASK and ASK again.

My son made it through the whole ordeal with flying colors and was only in the NICU for 7 of the projected 9 weeks after his birth. Today, his only issues are allergies and lactose intolerance...but, he's TALL and super active.

I will add you little grandgirl to my prayers and please keep me posted.

Best wishes,
D.

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I have no idea what is causing the blood. the only bit of advice I can give you, be supportive of the parents. My son was in the hospital for a very long time, and my in laws acted like they were the patient. we had no time for that. The parents are making the right decisions, and let them vent, bring them coffee, food, do laundry, scrub the kitchen. Run errunds for them. Only offer advice if they ask. Blessings to all of you.

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Hi,

I don't have any extra information but just wanted to add that my twins were preemies weighing in at 4.7 and 5.7 and they spent 5 days in NICU. The care there was amazing and my twins are now healthy 5 year olds. I like the words of Deanna Leigh, it sounds like she has been there and had a lot of helpful insight for you. My prayers will be with you everyday. Please keep us posted. S.

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I don't have any advice, just wanted to tell you my heart goes out to you and your family. My nephew was in the NICU for the first 4 months of his life. He weighed 2 lbs 9 oz. Today he is a healthy 5 year old. Just know that medicine has come a long way and it sounds as though the hospital is doing the best for your granddaughter. I'll keep you in my thoughts...

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B.,

I have never had any experience with this- just wanted to let you know that your little granddaughter is in our prayers. God-willing, she will get through this hopefully sooner than later.

Please let us know once you get some answers.

God Bless You,
-I.

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I don't know about the blood in the stool but I do know that you must not let them vaccinate her for anything until she is way over this and at least several months old.

She should be giving probiotics to help the intestinal track along with any nutritional supplements (vit C, magneisum).

Please make sure YOU have done the research on vaccinations for YOUR (grand)child. The AAP recommended schedule of shots for children is too many, too soon, and when they start off or develop problems it is a big warning sign not to do the shots at that time. Here are sites and books that I always recommend for people to start their research:

www.909shot.com
www.tacanow.org

Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders, by Dr. Kenneth Bock
The Vaccine Book, by Dr. Robert Sears
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations, by Dr. Stephanie Cave
Evidence of Harm, by David Kirby

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My sisters baby girl was born 5 lbs 10 oz was throwing up and also had blood in her stool. what they came to find out that she was allergic milk and also protein. They put her on a special formula no more blood in her stool and no more vomiting and she is growing like a weed. SHe had all the same test and more to find this out.

This must be so frightening, I am so thankful they went right away to the doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish your grand-daughter a safe and speedy recovery!

Hi, My sister had the same problem with her newborn son. He was on Enfamil Lipil when he was born. They said he had a milk allergy so they put him on Enfamil Nutrigamin, but it did not work. Finally she put him on Similac Isomil and the bloody stools are now gone. Good Luck!

My newborn also had blood in his stool at about 3 weeks old. We found out it was a milk allergy. My doctor switched him to Nutramigen(a non-milk based formula), which immediately stopped the blood and improved the diarrhea. Good Luck!

B. - if they are feeding her through a tube they are likely giving her a human milk fortifier that is bovine-based. Your family may want to request a human breast milk-based milk fortifier (instead of bovine-based). The only company that provides this is Prolacta bioscience, i believe.
For SOME babies in the NICU, the bovine-based milk fortifier causes complications.

Hope your grandaughter gets well soon!