Although you have "pocketed" a lot of knowledge, the first time you become a mother, you will not be able to help but worry when there is blood in your baby's diaper. Is this a sign of danger or is it just a very common thing?
For first-time mothers, even a small change can make you nervous. Therefore, it is not uncommon for a mother to "fidgety" if she sees a few small spots of blood in her diaper. What to do in this case? Is the mother's way of taking care of the newborn not right?
Is the blood in a diaper a health warning?
1 / Causes of "bleeding"
There are many reasons why a baby's diaper may have some blood streaks. According to experts, for girls, it can be a residue of vaginal discharge, when the mother's hormone "withdraws" gradually, and the hormones in the baby's body are also adjusted. be suitable. Constipation in children switching to formula or solid foods can also cause blood in a baby's diaper.
In addition to the two less dangerous reasons above, a few abnormal cases can also cause blood to appear in the baby's diaper.
- Anus wound
- Because the mother's nipple is cracked , bleeding and the baby swallows some of this blood while breastfeeding
- Milk allergy
- Infections caused by bacteria
Intestinal bleeding
- Colitis
- Intestines
- Intestinal disorders
2 / Blood in diapers, what to do?
Instead of panicking, mothers should try to stay calm in these cases. Next, focus on understanding the cause of the bleeding. Each different cause will have a different treatment. Ideally, the diaper area should be kept covered with blood. That will be the premise for doctors to find the "culprit" making the baby uncomfortable.
There is no danger if your child is constipated or has anal scratches. However, they will make your baby feel uncomfortable. Changing your baby's diet and a few massage movements can quickly "repel" constipation.
Blood in diapers combined with abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, fever ... may be a sign that the baby is having a health problem. The mother should quickly bring the baby to the doctor for prompt examination and treatment.
See waste, guess child disease! It is impossible to speak, but infants can still notify their mothers of their health based on the color of their stool, urine or even the amount of drool they produce each day. Do you know how to examine your child through the above indicators?
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