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Fever and loose stools
My new born is 7 days old and she is passing yellow loose stools full watery and we are feeling her lil warmer since early morning 99 when measured from mercury thermameter under arm.
do we need to worry ??
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Absolutely no worries .....feeling warmer sue to overwrapping....temperature is normal...fever when temp is above 99.4f...
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dont worry about stool, its normal in newborn age....monitor weight and continue EBF...
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Dr. Brinda Jain
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Mumbai
The normal stools of a breastfed baby are usually golden yellow and watery. Keep a watch on the urine output. Should be atleast 8 to 10 times in 24 hours. Babies can feel a little warm at times.
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can repeat the temperature again and see.look for feeding and activity on your child.
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in case child is drowsy, not feeding well, having decreased urine output or persistent fever then please see a doctor immediately.
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