The baby's stool is one of the important bases for judging whether the baby's gastrointestinal digestive system is healthy. Under normal circumstances, the baby's stool is golden yellow or yellow in color, uniform in consistency and in the form of ointment, with a sweet and sour smell but no odor, and no obvious mucus or foam. Recently, some parents have noticed blood streaks in their baby's stool and would like to know the reason for the red blood streaks in their baby's stool?
Reason 1: Mom's nipple ruptures and bleeds. This is for babies who are breastfed, because in the early stages of breastfeeding, the mother's nipple is particularly prone to being bitten and damaged by the baby. If the blood in the nipple is swallowed by the baby while sucking milk, the baby's stool will contain a small amount of pink or red substance. This situation will not affect the baby, and the mother does not need to worry too much, but it is necessary to take good care of the breast to avoid inflammation and infection caused by nipple damage.
Reason 2: Mom took a lot of iron. Due to the loss of a large amount of qi and blood during childbirth, mothers need to supplement iron to avoid anemia. However, if the mother supplements too much iron, it will cause an increase in the iron content in breast milk. When the baby drinks this breast milk, the excess iron cannot be fully absorbed, resulting in a small amount being excreted through the intestines and causing bloody stools.
Reason three: The baby's anal fissure. If a baby has dry stools, constipation, and other conditions, it is possible to cause a rupture in the anal sphincter during defecation, resulting in a small amount of blood in the baby's stool. When a baby has an anal fissure, the mother can give the baby some antibiotic ointment, which will quickly improve. To avoid the recurrence of anal fissures, the mother should give the baby more dietary fiber, which can help lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements, ensuring smooth bowel movements.
