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Lemon curd like mucus in baby poo

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Mummagumma · 29/06/2010 13:59

Sorry - this is going to be graphic...

My exclusively breast fed 6 month old DS has always pooed a lot; he never dropped down from the poo at every meal he had as a newborn (although he now poos all day, and often at night - not just after a feed). He still passes something about 8 times a day - sometimes a proper poo, sometimes a sort of follow through when he farts, and sometimes just globs of mucus. He does do some textbook, korma-with-seeds poos (not had one for a couple of days though), but they mostly have either what looks like chopped up sticky spinach in them or larger globs resembling lemon curd.

I went to the GP about this, who said she thought it looked alright, but sounded somewhat doubtful and said she'd check with a colleague and would call if they thought there was a problem.

The plan was to introduce solids this weekend, but I'm not sure now.

If anyone has any ideas what might be up, I would be keen to hear them. He is otherwise in great shape - no skin problems, following 91st line, very happy (other than when I try to get him to sleep!)

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Igglybuff · 29/06/2010 20:20

Mmmm sounds like he could be allergic to something? 8 times a day sounds like a lot plus the mucous.

Are you eating dairy? I can't think of anything else.

Maybe post this in the breast and bottle feeding section as well?

hobnob57 · 29/06/2010 21:53

Mucus is a sign of gut irritation from a food allergy or intolerance. The Spinachy stuff may be damaged gut lining or bleeding. Your GP could perhaps refer you to a gastro about this, although they tend not to worry if weight gain and general demeanor are fine. You may find when you wean her that she doesn't take well to certain foods - dairy, wheat and egg are the most common culprits. Perhaps keep a food diary when you are weaning. If it's dairy, you need dietician advice to keep up his calcium levels.

Mummagumma · 02/07/2010 14:05

Well, we took him to the doctor (a different one) yesterday, and she said there was nothing wrong. I'm not convinced. She also said that allergens can't pass into breast milk, but so many reputable medical sources (Newman, Sears etc) suggest it can. Think I might look at private allergy testing.

Thanks for the suggestions.

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hobnob57 · 02/07/2010 16:53

That is absolute codswallop. Tell her to read Brostoff's book on food allergies and intolerances. Allergy testing will only show up 'true' allergies, but not intolerances. Unfortunately, it's trial and error eliminating things from your diet for those. I recently looked on the website of the hypoallergenic formula which DD2 has been prescribed for cooking and for when I return to work, and it has some reasonable explanations of allergies and breastfeeding here

TheMother2023 · 02/05/2023 11:21

Allergens can pass through breastmilk as my 3 month old us allergic to dairy and I have had to cut it out of my diet and she's improved. 😊

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