A poo poo question...

Mrs.EMommy

I know it's perfectly normal according to the ped...but my baby hasn't pooped in a week.  She's ebf...I've eaten fruits veggies...even cauliflower.  Today I know she's uncomfortable.  Fussy, squirmy...poor kid! 

I read on web md that I can give an ounce of prune juice with 2 ounces of water....would you resort to this yet?  It's her first food not from mommy....so I'm kind of nervous about it.

 

fxz109

Reread post, never mind...

flutiefrostie

don't give her the juice w/o getting the ped's ok. Just because you read it online does not mean it's ok for your LO.

me&mymonkey

DS is FF and I have done the juice two times (in two consecutive days) for constipation.  He pooped on the second day.  But I am not sure about BF babies.  Did you try the rectal temp trick?

pkate98

are you giving her a vitamin?  Sometimes that can constipate them.  If she goes over 7 days w/out pooping, I'd give the juice.

CandKmomma

You should call the nurse advice line and let them know your LO is now uncomfortable.  They will probably give you the OK for prune juice. 

meganet22

Prune juice did nothing for my lo other than give her horrible gas so I stopped doing it. 

Is she uncomfortable?  If not then leave her alone, she'll go when she's ready. I miss the days when my lo only pooped every 5-6 days. WIth solids she's back to at least once a day if not more.

If she is uncomfortable ask your pedi about a suppository. It was the only thing that worked for my dd when she was having a hard time getting it out and was uncomfortable from not going. 

queenie454

mine is EBF also. when she becomes uncomfortable and straining... we do 1/2oz-1oz of prune juice mixed with BM(she takes it better than mixed with water).

laurenshay

My pedi said to call if LO gets noticably uncomfortable.  To me a week is a little long.  I would call and ask about the prune juice and they may want to see her if its been that long.  GL!  Call soon and find out so you can get your LO a little relief.

Also, a little trick.  It sounds mean, but it works most of the times I've tried it.  Take a rectal temp and will stimulate it and get it going.  Just have a diaper underneath and a towel.  GL!