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Is It Normal For A Baby To Pass Stools After Each Feed?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Dec 2013
Question: is it ok for a baby who is fed with dexolac special care to pass stools after each feed
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Answered by Dr. E Venkata Ramana (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It is normal in babies due to a reflex phenomenon. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Infants usually pass stool after each feed because of presence of gastrocolic reflex. It is a normal reflex which helps to pass stool in infants and make room for more feeds. So nothing to worry about passing stool after each feed, but you should take strict hygienic and sterile precautions while preparing, handling, and during the time of feeding with formula milk feeds. Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know. Regards.
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Is It Normal For A Baby To Pass Stools After Each Feed?

Brief Answer: It is normal in babies due to a reflex phenomenon. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Infants usually pass stool after each feed because of presence of gastrocolic reflex. It is a normal reflex which helps to pass stool in infants and make room for more feeds. So nothing to worry about passing stool after each feed, but you should take strict hygienic and sterile precautions while preparing, handling, and during the time of feeding with formula milk feeds. Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know. Regards.