Whether or not a baby can breastfeed with diarrhea is related to the cause of the diarrhea and needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
If the baby is due to gastrointestinal infections, such as rotavirus, Escherichia coli and other pathogens, resulting in diarrhea and other symptoms. In this case, you can continue breastfeeding, and if it is caused by bacterial infection, you can give antibiotics such as cefixime, and also give montelukast and other symptomatic treatment.
If the diarrhea is caused by breast milk allergy, there is no need to suspend breast milk. However, if the symptoms are severe, breastfeeding can be temporarily stopped under medical evaluation, and amino acid or fully hydrolyzed milk formula can be used under medical supervision.
During the period of illness, the baby can be allowed to drink an appropriate amount of water to avoid water and electrolyte disorders, etc. At the same time, the mother should avoid eating and drinking in a timely manner, and it is recommended that allergy-prone foods such as milk and shrimp be avoided.
If the baby has diarrhea symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, early formal treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.