It started around the time I began giving him vitamin D drops per his physician. I'm wondering if anyone has had this happen? Does anyone know if that can be a side effect of the vitamins?
UPDATE
I didn't even know that could happen with fore/hind milk, but after doing some research I do think that's what it is. I'm going to try block feeding him.
Question for you ladies, though: I've been pumping so I would have a stock built up for when I go back to work, which is probably what has exacerbated the problem. Is there a way to keep pumping or should I just refrain for now, till he gets back to normal? Would it be ok to pump the breast he's not nursing on?
Quoting sucker4myloves:My son made bright greens, bright yellows, streaky colors, geez it got ridiculous. Once he stopped BF his poop colors calmed down, but even then, once in awhile, they were off the wall colors. I figured out he was eating fuzz off his blankie and diaper when I cleaned a fuzzy blue poop up.
Pumping a lot can increase the issue. Yes, just pump the breast that he doesn't nurse from and make sure to start with the pumped breast the next time.
Quoting momtoBrenna:Pumping a lot can increase the issue. Yes, just pump the breast that he doesn't nurse from and make sure to start with the pumped breast the next time.
I have not read all your replies. I would reccomend joining the Breast Feeding Group (Breastfeeding Moms). They are awesome! Green/Yellowish poo is normal for EBF babies. My daughters didn't really become solid nor change colors until she started eating solid foods (around 9-10mos). If you have issues you need to ask your child's pedi or even a lactation consultant.
Your child NEEDS the hind milk!!!!!!!!!! Actually your child needs all of it! Please be careful what YOU eat b/c that can make your child gassy and such too. Also, those drops you are giving him can also change it. Please don't restrict your childs breast milk!
As for pumping.......keep it up. You want more of a stock and not less. But as for the best time to do it, I'm not completely sure. Again, go to the Breastfeeding group and ask b/c they are wonderful!!!
Quoting rHOPEb:I have not read all your replies. I would reccomend joining the Breast Feeding Group (Breastfeeding Moms). They are awesome! Green/Yellowish poo is normal for EBF babies. My daughters didn't really become solid nor change colors until she started eating solid foods (around 9-10mos). If you have issues you need to ask your child's pedi or even a lactation consultant.
Your child NEEDS the hind milk!!!!!!!!!! Actually your child needs all of it! Please be careful what YOU eat b/c that can make your child gassy and such too. Also, those drops you are giving him can also change it. Please don't restrict your childs breast milk!
As for pumping.......keep it up. You want more of a stock and not less. But as for the best time to do it, I'm not completely sure. Again, go to the Breastfeeding group and ask b/c they are wonderful!!!
im getting the urge again... (a little of a vent also)
- BaileynMe
on Jun. 21, 2012 at 12:47 PM