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2024-07-12 08:40:40
Hello doc, my baby is 16 days old and he hasn't pooped in the last 8 days. What should I do?? Is there any other option other than enema?? Plz suggest. He is exclusively on breastfeed.
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It's definitely normal and you can wait and watch. Exercise like laying the baby down on the back and moving legs in bicycle motion, has helped few infants according to review from parents. Can be tried.

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If stomach is soft , passing urine and gas , no vomiting , accepting feed , active alert..then wait and watch

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Consult pediatrician please

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It's normal

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