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Why my breastfed baby have green poop?
Asked by J.B. from Providence
on March 16, 2008
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I have a 3 1/2 week old son who is breastfeeding exclusively. Once the meconium passed from his system, his poo turned seedy and mustard colored as is described in th...
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- It sounds as though you might have an oversupply problem, especially if it is green and seems to be explosive. Some times mothers will also see other signs if it is a...
- don't be too concerend. I breastfeed all three of my children and saw my share of different poops! ;-) You could definitely bring it up on Thursday. Also, I'd take a d...
- My daughter has a milk and soy allergy and we first notice green mucousy stools, but then there was also blood. We have been to a pediatric gastroenterologist and the...
Yellow Spit Up
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on June 13, 2010
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My son is 6 days old and is breastfed. He spits up after some feedings, mostly at night. The thing is, it is bright yellowish orangish. Is this normal?
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- I'd check with the doctor.... probably nothing, but I'd check.
- I had this happen with my son. He was a very aggressive nurser, and it turned out my nipples were bleeding as he nursed and he was drinking some of my blood. It wasn't...
- Yes, I think so, because when the sugars that are in your milk mix with his stomach acid they will turn colors because they are being digested. You may want to make su...
Funny-colored Poop in 21-Month-old
Asked by E.K. from Missoula
on July 17, 2008
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My 21-month-old daughter has been pooping quite a bit more than normal lately and I've noticed the poop is a darkish green. She doesn't seem like she feels bad or anyt...
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- I freaked out when my son had bright green poop -- until I remembered that we'd had blueberries the day before. Try not to worry about it to much. I've been told the o...
- I found with my kids generally when their poop changes (green) colors when they eat certain things things like "Trix" cereal. I've noticed that some of the colored cer...
- I wouldnt worry about it unless you see any blood or mucus in it. Everyones poop can change in color depending on what they eat and what their body is shedding.
Vomiting Blood and Watery Diarrhea
Asked by V.T. from Muncie
on February 14, 2009
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my 5 yr old daughter woke up at 5 this morning vomiting...i thought it was just the amount of candy that they had yesterday at their school vday parties. cleaned her u...
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- Anytime there is blood in vomit or even coughing it up, a visit to the doctor or emergency room is best. I have had colored vomit before based on what I had eaten, bu...
- Number 1, check her temp., if you want to be conservative watch her for today and pay attention if symptoms worsen. If the same, get her an apt. for tomorrow. Not su...
- take her to the nearesct er now
My Daughter's Had a Cold for Weeks!
Asked by R.W. from Minneapolis
on February 7, 2008
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My daughter has had a couple colds in the past several weeks and it doesn't surprise me since the two girls I watch are constantly sick. No matter how hard I try to ke...
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- My son, Joseph, has Down syndrome. They have smaller craniofacial structures so we deal with sinus and ear infections a lot. We have started doing tuning fork therap...
- A humidifier does work wonders, as does vapor rub. Johnson's also has a vapor bath that works nicely if you can take the time to sit with her in the bathtub. When my...
- I think your daughter might have just discovered her ears, but it never hurts to have them checked just in case- especially since she's so young. When they get older ...
Sick Kid I Babysit!
Asked by T.H. from Seattle
on July 19, 2011
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What do you do if every single time you watch a child he is so sick he has thick green snot pouring out of his nose??? My "nephew" comes over some times and I watch hi...
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- I don't know what other people said here, i just wanted to weigh in with something - my son always has thick-gluey snot, often green. He has since he was born. He is...
- Tell your jerk of a brother in law that chronic sinus infections in children wind up being asthma. He can go on the net and find out. IF he doesn't mind having a chr...
- It's been my experience that a child like this is either exposed chronically to smoke or they have a habit of sticking things up their nose. Don't let anyone say it's...
Blood in My 4 Month Old's Stool
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2008
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Just starting today I have noticed blood in my baby's stool. He is still 100% breastfed. I am taking an antibiotic now for mastitus (sp?) - Keflex but it is supposed t...
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- My son had fresh blood in his stool starting around 3 months and was diagnosed with allergic proctitis. Through my own dietary changes, the best we could come up with...
- I'm not sure about your son but to help avoid taking any medication ,put cabbage leaves in your braw for the mastitis.I know it sounds crazy but it works!Good luck!
- I read through the posts- most of the moms had the same thing that happened with me and my daughter as well...inability to break down the protein in dairy, soy and bee...
Diarrhea in Breastfed Infant
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on October 29, 2009
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When my son was 2 weeks old, he began having diarrhea. It went on for a week before my pediatrician finally sent us to a GI specialist who felt it was a protein aller...
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- I'm sorry your little guy is having tummy troubles so soon. I am a pediatric respiratory therapist and this sounds like possible symptoms of cystic fibrosis. Don't loo...
- Has anyone checked him for an impaction? Often times diarhea is a sign of constipation. If he's pushing so hard to give himself a hemrrhoid, it may be that he is cons...
- How on earth can you tell if a breastfed infant has diarrhea? Not being snarky at all, just I have no idea how you would tell. Normal breastfeeding poops look very r...
Digestive Problems
Asked by J.B. from Miami
on August 31, 2009
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My son is 2 1/2 years old. He has had numerous loose - almost lime green - stools. As soon as he goes he gets the worst rash on his bottom. It is almost instant. I...
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- you already found the cure................it is food he is eating! start feeding him fresh vegetables and fruits... processed foods' are full of chemicals and no foo...
- Hi, J.. He could have some kind of intestinal infection, but it's also likely to be a bad reaction to food. Being overheated and dehydrated will also cause that kind o...
- Try feeding him real fruit, not fruit cup fruit. It will be less acidic. My daughter never had the green stools you describe, but she always got a rash from grapes a...
Water Breaking?
Asked by L.K. from Columbus
on April 17, 2007
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Ok. So I'm due on April 29 with my 3rd. My first 2 both came 3 weeks early. So, I'm expecting this one anytime. Last night I got up to go to the bathroom and when I go...
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- I had the exact problem with my 4th!!! I was convinced my water broke, but they told me that i must have lost control of my bladder and didnt know it. But it is possi...
- Congrats on your almost-newborn! :) First, you could have a high leak--any leak can 'heal itself' and reseal. And like a previous poster, your amniotic fluid repleni...
- I had this happen with my son...but i was having contractions too. Nothing regular, but they were there. My labors are fast so doc had me go in and they checked and no...
