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What Causes Mucus In The Stool After Breastfeeding In A Child?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jan 2017
Question: My 4 1/2 months old baby boy is exclusively breastfeed and he's been having mucousy poop since he was about 2 months. His doctor said it was the dairy I was eating so I completely cut out all dairy. The mucousy poop continues and the doctor wants me to do formula because he's not gaining the weight at the rate she thinks he should but I really don't want to give him formula. He's a very happy boy and looks healthy. He's a gassy boy but never looks in pain or discomfort. I asked the doctor if he could be allergic to something else but she said that was not the case. For the last week I have cut wheat and soy from my diet but I still see some mucous on his poop. What can the issue be? Is this really a problem or is he going to grow out of it? Should I be concern? Please help, I'm worry and i can't stop thinking I'm doing something wrong.
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mucous

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
I don't believe the mucous in the stool is the real concern here. And I certainly don't want you to stop breastfeeding. The concern here is the weight. We need for him to gain appropriately and based on your history, it doesn't sound like he is.
Before considering formula, I would suggest adding solids ton his diet. The recommended age for starting cereal is between 4 and 6 months. If you started feeding him baby cereal, we might see improved weight gain, and perhaps even less mucous in the stool. I recommend discussing this option with your doctor.
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What Causes Mucus In The Stool After Breastfeeding In A Child?

Brief Answer: Mucous Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. I don't believe the mucous in the stool is the real concern here. And I certainly don't want you to stop breastfeeding. The concern here is the weight. We need for him to gain appropriately and based on your history, it doesn't sound like he is. Before considering formula, I would suggest adding solids ton his diet. The recommended age for starting cereal is between 4 and 6 months. If you started feeding him baby cereal, we might see improved weight gain, and perhaps even less mucous in the stool. I recommend discussing this option with your doctor.