Alright... I've heard many times that breastfed babies DON'T get constipated, but it's Monday, and Aden hasn't pooped since Thursday. Normally he has a dirty diaper every day, or at least every other day. I'm not too worried about it, because he doesn't seem to be bothered by a tummy ache or anything... but what do you think? Is that at all normal for a three and half month old? Do you think it has anything to do with what I'm eating? I'm dreading when he does finally poop... it'll be a delight to clean up! I'm sure he'll probably need a bath once it does happen...
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:40 am
Does his belly feel hard or bloated? You mentioned already that he doesn't seem to be in pain.
Looking at Dr. Greene's website for the age of your baby and the fact that you're breastfeeding, he says the time to be worried is if it's been a week with no stool...or sooner if your baby appears to be in pain without one. Going only once a week is normal as long as the stool is soft.
It gets harder or bloated every so often, and he starts to cry, but then he falls asleep and it's okay again for a few hours. I'm sure it's not really helping his fussy situation that it's super hot outside and we don't have air conditioning...
I'll just have to wait, I guess.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:17 pm
It can't hurt to call a nurse advice line or your doctor if you're concerned.
My youngest had constipation problems. I had to cut out rice for a bit and also did the stomach/colon massages.
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:59 am
He finally pooped on Tuesday... and it was messy, just like I thought.
Thanks for the advice!
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:07 pm
smile Glad to hear this ended well and is resolved. I'm going to lock it up. If you need it opened again, PM me or another crew member.
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