My 13 weeks old baby has very slimy p**p, almost a pure mucus type...what could be causing this???

Question

Like I said she is 13 wks old. The first3 wks of her life she didn't p**p at all (except for the first 2 days). Her r****m was too tight and the doctor did a procedure on her so her bowels could pass through the muscle right there. Well for about a week she pooped fine and normal. Since then her p**p is watery and very very slimy. I know it sounds gross but I always get great help on her from other moms... Anyway, it is slimy like thick mucus. She poops about 5 or 6 times a day and it is always like that. Her doctor does not seem concerned and keeps saying it will clear itself up! Has anyone had this with their babies? I am a mother of 4 and my other 3 never had p**p like this. She does not act sick or seem uncomfortable...I am just worried because I know it's not normal....Any ideas????

She is bottlefed, soy formula, because all her siblings were lactose intolerant so we just started her on that- Instead of going through the same pain my other children did.

Answer 1

As long as she is gaining properly and doesn't seem have a tummy ache, it should be o.k.  But if your mommy instinct is telling you other wise, ask to be referred to a pediatric gastroenterolgest.

Answer 2

My baby is breastfed and has movements like that occasionally too.  I wouldn't be too worried about it.  It does go away.  If you doctor is not concerened with it, you shouldn't be either.  

Answer 3

take her to another doctor and get a second opinion. take a sample of the poo with you so he/she can see what you are talking about.  

Answer 4

I wouldn't worry too much.  If your doctor isn't worried you should be fine.  My little guy has those kinds of BM when he's in a rapid growth spurt and my hubby is a DO and says everything is fine.

Answer 5

do you give her  cool boiled water to drink  maybe she is not lactose  intolerant like your other children have you asked your doctor about it