Can Phosphate Oral Solution Be Taken with Breast Milk or Formula?
Can Phosphate Oral Solution be taken together with breast milk and formula milk? Hello, my family has a 4-month-old premature baby. The doctor prescribed vitamin D3 and phosphate oral solution to prevent fractures. It was mentioned that vitamin D3 can be taken with breast milk an...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: According to the data, phosphate should not be taken with calcium-containing foods to avoid calcium-phosphate precipitation, which can affect absorption. The last row of the table also serves as a reminder. Wishing you health and happiness! Neutral Phosphate Supply: Each...[Read More] Can Phosphate Oral Solution Be Taken with Breast Milk or Formula?
Understanding Speech Development in Preterm Infants: When to Seek Evaluation
Baby talking? Hello doctor, my son is a premature baby. His actual age is 1 year and 5 months, and his corrected age is 1 year and 2 months. He understands about 80% of what I say and can follow instructions. He also pulls adults' hands to get what he wants, but he doesn...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In the development of pediatric neurology, for premature infants, corrected age should be considered (while others may think the infant is currently 1 year and 5 months old, the corrected age is 1 year and 2 months). At this age, the child can say a few reduplicated words, which ...[Read More] Understanding Speech Development in Preterm Infants: When to Seek Evaluation
Is Dark Green Stool Normal for My 2-Month-Old Premature Baby?
Infant stool Hello Doctor: My baby is just over two months old, and recently the stool color has appeared dark green. Is this normal? The baby was born 40 days early and is a premature infant. Please advise, thank you!
Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
The dark green color of the stool is often due to the iron content in formula milk. If there are no traces of blood, abdominal pain, vomiting, or excessive crying, it is generally not a cause for concern. If you still have questions, feel free to consult in the clinic, and we wis...[Read More] Is Dark Green Stool Normal for My 2-Month-Old Premature Baby?