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Can breastfeeding cause constipation in 3 years old child? She's 3 years old and still breastfeeding and she gets constipated everyday ...
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First of all giving breast feeding at 3 years of age baby is a heavy burden on mother, it will drain all calcium and nutrient from mothers body
Home remedies for constipation are giving honey or asli ghee in food
It will help
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Food habits are what will be causing this.
Provide a high fibre balanced diet.
For any queries, kindly book an online consultation with me.
I am a lactation consultant, IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) nutrition expert with an interest in Childhood Infections and Vaccinations.
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No breastfeeding does not cause constipation at any age
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Should stop breastfeeding.
Dairy, bakery products and non veg to be avoided.
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Dr. Yogita Rathi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mahasamund
Reduce milk and milk products
High fibre diet
Fruits vegetables
Plenty of water
Hydration
Potty training
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if any query directly consult me
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