1month old baby passing motion 15 times

2026-04-02 01:28:40
Since am having fissure issue facing constipation after 20 days C SECTION even after taking high Fiber diet and 4 Lyra of water and looz syrup I felt constipated so doctor suggested cremafin plus now am feeling better but my 27 days old baby passing poop more times around 15 to 16 times after I started taking cremafin plus . So is it safe to use cremafin plus while lactating ?? Or should I stop using it?
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Answered2026-04-06 02:09:09

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This is normal in newborns and especially breast feed babies due to physiological gastrocolic reflex due to which baby passes stool 7-8 times a day ..
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If baby is looking dull and not accepting feed then in that case visit your nearest by pediatrician
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make sure baby is gaining weight and passing urine 4-5 times a day

Answered2026-04-03 09:03:42

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Passing stool by newborn baby for 10-15times a day is safe if he is taking bteastfeed well, passing urine 6-8 times in a day and sleeps well after feeding.
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If child is not taking feeding or he seems to be lethargic ,Kindly Consult your Paediatrician

Answered2026-04-02 19:25:44

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Hello Young children especially upto 6 months of age can have stool frequency 10-15 times per day as there is gastrocolic reflex in the baby This is physiological that is normal. Cremaffin plus is mostly safe and it is rare that it causes diarrhea in the baby If stool is not completely watery, baby is passing urine at least 6 times a day, active , feeding well, gaining weight Then there should be no issues
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just look for above signs
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if issue persists then stop cremaffin plus

Answered2026-04-02 07:03:32

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In lactating mothers, constipation and fissure after C-section are quite common, and maintaining soft stools is important for healing as per IAP/AAP aligned practice. Cremaffin Plus contains liquid paraffin and magnesium hydroxide, which are minimally absorbed and generally considered safe during breastfeeding, but the magnesium component can sometimes pass in small amounts into breast milk and may cause loose stools or increased stool frequency in the baby, which seems likely in your case (15–16 stools/day). Since your baby is otherwise active, feeding well, and not showing signs of dehydration, this is usually not dangerous, but such high stool frequency should not persist. You can stop Cremaffin Plus temporarily and switch to safer stool softening options like Lactulose (e.g., Looz syrup), which is preferred in breastfeeding mothers as it does not pass into breast milk in significant amounts. Continue high-fiber diet, plenty of fluids, warm sitz bath, and local fissure care. Avoid prolonged use of stimulant or combination laxatives unless advised. If constipation persists despite lactulose, or fissure pain is severe, then other medications can be considered only after pediatrician/physician consultation. Consult urgently if baby shows: poor feeding, lethargy, sunken eyes, decreased urine, or blood/mucus in stool.

Answered2026-04-02 07:02:03

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Yes ,its safe.

Answered2026-04-05 07:13:41

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Mother Taking laxatives doesn’t cause loose stools or increased frequency in stools. Generally baby’s passes stool after every feed But feeding foremilk alone causes breastfeeding diarrhoea with perinatal rash. So feed until baby empties one side completely.
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If still persisting seek medical attention

Answered2026-04-02 12:57:28

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Yes it's safe only Usually Newborn babies pass stools 10-12 times in a day that's normal only

Answered2026-04-02 07:23:49

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-04-02 06:58:53

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