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16 day old baby not pooped for 3 days

2020-03-27 10:57:47
My 16 days old baby has not passed motion for 3 days now. She is fed both with breast milk as well as formula milk. Please advise if it is a cause of concern.
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Can wait for 3-4 days more. Increase breast feeding

Answered2020-03-28 09:17:33

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Newborns sometimes pass stools at haps of 6-8 days . It is normal and does not harm the baby . However formula can constipate a baby . So try exclusive breast feeds .
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Exclusive breast feeds
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Avoid suppositories or inserting any home remedy through anus .

Answered2020-03-27 12:02:00

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You can wait for 4 more days . Try breast feed more . No need of any intervention
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Continue breast feeding

Answered2020-03-27 11:48:47

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