A mom called me (long distance) for advice about diarrhea in her 5 month
old.  Her daughter has only been on breastmilk.  Mom works rotating shifts
and has ample supply.  Her daughter has had diarrhea for the last 3
weeks...watery brown.  Initially it was 3-4 times per day and now is
occurring about once every 36 hours (no normal stools).  The baby is having
a normal amount of wet diapers and not dehydrated. Initial exam by
pediatrician revealed nothing (cultures negative for parasites and
bacteria). Mom has noted no changes to her diet.  Her baby is gaining weight
through this-although slowly (has been a slow gainer for the past few
months)  Mom gave me permission to post to share ideas with her.  She is
going to her pediatrician later today.  Please email me or post with any
thing that can help this mother.  (I'm hoping her pediatrician doesn't
recommend stopping bf)

Judy :-)
Judith I Rosen, RNC, MSN, CLC

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