Just some ideas, firstly baby may benefit from treatment by an osteopath who specialises in paeds. Also contacting an infant massager who could teach the mum some techniques to help with moving the poo along, any wind etc. Likewise a homeopath/naturapath could be of help. It may be good to drop the solids off for a while and let the baby get 'regular' again, its body may just not be ready to cope with food. Finally, is the baby vaccinated, digestive problems can be associated with this. Hope things improve, its terrible to see a baby in agony over constipation.
Megan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Cheryl LHK Sent: Tuesday, 15 July 2003 6:26 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation Dear List Does anyone have any ideas why a perfectly healthy 6+ month old baby (fully breastfed - still is) is suddenly getting badly constipated? Since birth she has regularly gone 48-72 hours between full nappies with no concern from her or Mum; starting solids slowly - pureed fruit and veges and chewing on Sao's with sore gums. Went 8 days (bit of a drama by day 6 - very unhappy baby) and was shockingly distressed by day 8. Used water, infant coloxyl, massage etc We are now heading into day 4 - starting to get a bit restless (the baby) again. Cheryl _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/signup.asp -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
