Hi all - it's good to be back on the ozmidwifery list after
MAJOR problems with my computer. I have basically been off-line since
Christmas... and it honestly has felt that I have been out of touch with the
outside world (with being at home with young children!!!).
RE. constipated baby - it is highly unusual for a
fully breastfed baby to be constipated. I'm sure the mentioned baby
is only 3 months old, too. Fully breastfed newborns normally have a bowel
motion several times a day ... yet an older baby
can go every 7 - 10 days (mine all have... my youngest currently goes every 10
days and he is 7 months old). Fully breastfed babies bowel motions should be
soft (kind of like porridge) and have an inoffensive odour.
If this baby is indeed only 3 months old AND fully
breastfed... I would DEFINATELY be visiting a paediatrician and/ or
specialist. I would also be VERY careful with prune juice and other
constipation remedies with a young baby - as his digestive tract is still very
immature....
I truly hope that there is an answer for this darling baby
who is suffering so terribly...
I endured a dreadful time with my first (who is now almost
12 yrs) around the time he was toliet trained (approx.2 1/2 yrs). He had
severe constipation - which started from a one-off affair... yet manifested
into a huge psychological condition - as every time he tried to poo after this
initial one-off constipation - he had HUGE fear and dread.. and would stop
himself from going... then get severely impacted... and so on...
It was a dreadful time - so I can sympathise with all who
have experienced this in greater and lesser degrees.
cheers all,
Nicole
