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Constipation in my 6 weeks old baby

2022-07-06 14:22:45
Hello Dr.. I am new mother my daughter is 6 weeks old.. poops every alternate day but once in a week she cries due to constipation and most of times she is gassy.. I give her breastfeeding and formula as I have low milk supply.. Please assist how can I help her with easy motion and gas problem
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How long is the breastfeeding given? If so if both fore and hind milk is fed? Feed till breast is empty. Colicaid drops 5drops 4 times a day for 5 days
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give feeding 2 hourly • should pass urine more than 7 times in day • do burping after every feed for 15 min Also u can give colicaid drop...5 drop ....as require

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