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Preterm Delivery..4 Months Old..Weight is 4 Kg..Baby not pooping herself ..only after using suppository she poops..
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Babies on breast feed pass stool once in 6-8 days. This is normal.
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If baby is active and feeding well, nothing to worry
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Constipation is quite common in babys less than one year of age
No need to worry for this
Give tummy times frequently in a day time
Do massage everyday and specially tummy massage more.
breast Feed ur baby as per demand
It will help
Burp properly at least 10 min or till baby take 4 burp
Keep hydration well
Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day
If baby is feeling discomfort and crying inconsolably then
Need to do rectal stimulation, apply some drops of oil over rectal area
It will help
If it doesn't help then
Need rectal glycerine enema
Or some laxative
for which u need to visit once with pediatrician.
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Even no poops for 4-5 days is normal in these infants
Please continue breast feeding, do not overuse suppositories
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if really hard stool or bloated tummy then please visit nearby Paediatrician
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