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What Is The Cause For Green Colored Stools?

HELLO My baby is 3 mths old was born premature and is on bottlefeeds. Since past 4-5 days he has green coloured stools he passes only once in the morning and is otherwise fine. Initially the stool was foul smelling but has reduced now. what do I do???
Sat, 3 May 2014
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Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Green stool is one of the common problem mothers report.
Let me assure you its nothing serious.
Following are the causes
1. Not feeding the baby with hindmilk: The last potion of milk voting out from breast is known as hindmilk which is rich in fat. So switching over to other breast without emptying the previous breast deprives the baby of the hindmilk. Hence baby gets predominantly foremilk which is rich in lactose. This excessive lactose undergoes fomentation in the intestine and also increases intestinal motility causing green stools.

The solution is simple
Empty the breast from which you are feeding before switching to other breast.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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What Is The Cause For Green Colored Stools?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Green stool is one of the common problem mothers report. Let me assure you its nothing serious. Following are the causes 1. Not feeding the baby with hindmilk: The last potion of milk voting out from breast is known as hindmilk which is rich in fat. So switching over to other breast without emptying the previous breast deprives the baby of the hindmilk. Hence baby gets predominantly foremilk which is rich in lactose. This excessive lactose undergoes fomentation in the intestine and also increases intestinal motility causing green stools. The solution is simple Empty the breast from which you are feeding before switching to other breast. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon