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Newborn constipation

2018-09-21 15:28:17
My daughter is 6 weeks old and is taking only breast feeding. For past 2 days she releases gas and poops very little. Yesterday she appeared normal , but night she was crying frequently and was refusing to take milk. Today she was ok during day time but starts crying now. Pls assist.
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Pl give colicaid drops 4 drops into mouth 3 times a day for next 3 days Keep hot fomentation over her tummy Burp well

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