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Constipated babe??!!

daiquirridaiquirri member
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My lil miss is 4 weeks old, thus far we have had no trouble breast feeding.  But it seems like lately she is really struggling when going to the bathroom!!  I cant think of anything different in my diet.  Any suggestions or ideas??
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Re: Constipated babe??!!

  • rosiemommarosiemomma member
    is  the poo yellow and seedy, and pasty to runny? EBF babies rarely suffer from constipation, some babies are sensitive to what momma eats.. things like dairy citrus gassy foods like broccoli and beans. and babies grunt and squirm as a normal part of learning to help pass their bowel movements... it is a normal part of development. as long as babys poos are yellow and mustard or cottage cheese like your baby is fine. usually at 6-8 weeks BF babies begin to poop less often, so if this happens don't be afraid it is normal! as long as baby is wetting lots of diapers and the poop is somewhat normal for them (it can range from yellow seedy to greenish black some days and even brownish blood red, all these are normal. if baby is EBF it should usually stay yellowish, although change is normal!)

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  • Alisha4517Alisha4517
    I freaked out the 1st time my LO didn't poop in 24 hrs, I called the doc and everything!  :)  They told me it's not uncommon for BF babies to go 2 sometimes 3 days with out pooping.  He usually goes 2 days without then poops like 3 times the next day.  HTH
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