Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

[Andrea Quanchi]

It is not uncommon for BF babies to go up to two weeks between bowel 
actions. The babies behaviour sound like what my babies did as the were 
always unsettled for the 48 hours before they went than they were at 
other times. As to why this has happened now I would suggest that the 
baby is probably taking less milk due to the solids intake. I would 
suggest backing off the solids again to see if it resolves and the start 
again reintroducing one thing at a time slowly to see if mum can tell 
what the babies tolerance is
Hop this helps
Andrea Q
On Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 06:56 PM, Cheryl LHK wrote:

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

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RE: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

[Larry & Megan]

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

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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

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Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

[Graham & Helen]

- Original Message - 
From: "Cheryl LHK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 6:56 PM
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
>
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Re: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation

[Kristin Beckedahl]

Hi Cheryl,
It may be the wheat in the Sao biscuits - go for the other grains; corn, millet, barley etc
I'd also advise a probiotic supplement specifically for infants; Natren 'Lifestart' or Metagenics 'Flora Care'.  The latter is usually available from naturopathic clinics, and the Natren product is available at most quality health food stores.
Good luck!
Kind regards,
Kristin
 
Kristin Beckedahl   
Naturopath, Nutritionist, Natural Fertility Management
Karratha, WA.
   
>From: "Cheryl LHK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>Subject: [ozmidwifery] breastfeeding and constipation 
>Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:56:05 +1000 
> 
>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 
> 
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