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Baby haven't pooped

2025-01-12 12:47:22
My 1.5 month son hasn't pooped past 4 days. He is passing gas and taking breast milk feeds. Last on the vaccine day he pooped twice. What to do?
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Babies often poop less at this age. Nothing to be done if alert, comfortable and feeding well
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If not passing for a week can use glycerin suppository

Answered2025-01-14 07:58:34

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If baby don’t have abdominal distension and no vomiting then nothing to worry, see if abdomen is tight, can use rectal glycerine suppositories
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Go to hospital, if any danger signs present
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Breast-fed adequately , if urine passing no issue

Answered2025-01-13 13:02:48

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Is the child gaining adequate weight? What is the thyroid status of the child?

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