Constipated

2026-03-22 11:25:58
Hello Dr. My baby is 6 days old and is on formula since birth . now Her stool is like small hard balls . She is in pain when ever shes trying to poop . Kindly suggest something to cure her constipation.
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It is normal that babies will be crying while passing stool and urine .but if baby is passing pellets like hard stools details of dilution of formula feed and any associated symptoms required
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pls consult online for detailed assessment
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i hope ur issues will get sorted out if u are shifting to exclusive breastfeeding which is best for the baby

Answered2026-04-07 05:26:44

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Please consult lactation specialist and try to give breast milk for baby, formula feed is not that much good for babies.
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please use good brand infant formula like similac or lactogen

Answered2026-03-25 10:17:57

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-03-24 04:26:32

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It's normal for baby However please try to give breastmilk as much as possible. You can burp your baby post fees properly and you can also try to distract the baby if bahy is crying much

Answered2026-03-23 11:07:50

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Very normal for newborn babies. Nothing to worry about.

Answered2026-03-22 18:03:09

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It is normal for newborn baby. Its actually cue to mother, the baby is showing that  iam pooing..!"

Answered2026-03-22 13:37:25

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Hey there , it's totally normal for a newborn baby to cry while passing stools. 6 day old baby cannot have constipation. But will need more information. For further queries and details, do Consult online and get prescribed.

Answered2026-03-22 12:24:48

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It's normal

Answered2026-03-24 03:15:39

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It's normal Nothing to worry

Answered2026-03-23 12:02:16

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Its fine. It takes time for some babies to adjust to formula milk

Answered2026-03-23 09:33:43

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Feeding and burp well after each feed
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Nothing to worry if passing gas and urine normally

Answered2026-03-23 05:47:43

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It's normal

Answered2026-03-23 03:37:37

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It's normal for baby not passing stools somedays.If baby not having vomiting, lethargy,poor feeding then no problem. But you are just in 1week of post delivery,Try to do breast feeding first then if feeding not happening due to latch issue then Express your breast milk by breast pump (electric)and give that to baby.Meet Lactation Consultant they will guide to increase milk secretion.also you maintain good hydration and have adequate diet.Just before feeding take 1-2 glass of water half hour before feeding.Try to increase Breast feeding and keep formula as backup option.

Answered2026-03-23 02:48:28

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No need to worry its normal for newborn baby.

Answered2026-03-22 15:18:48

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Give drops colicaid 8 hrly 0.5ml for 3 days and burping after each feed ,this will help bay pass gas and then stools.

Answered2026-03-22 14:42:33

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Yes that's normal only in newborn babies Nothing to worry

Answered2026-03-22 12:42:11

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