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Hello My baby boy is now 5 weeks old and for the last three weeks he has been having trouble pooing. he was put on some medication called lactulose but health visitor told me to take him off it as he didnt need it after a week. he is till straining as if he's trying to poo but cant manage to actually do it. i have since taken him back to the doctors and he has been put back on the medication and have been told he should be on it for at least a month if not longer.

if annyone has any other advise on what could help my little munch please comment.

Thanks very much
Katie

Posted on 27/01/2012 14:23:52

i know he only 5 weeks hun but a tiny bit off water wont harm him an try a bit off gentle rubbing on his tummy when u think he is pooing may help him hun x

Posted on 27/01/2012 14:46:22

yep, try giving a little bit of cooled boiled water, not much though and not too close to when a feed is due as you dont want it to fill him up and reduce his milk intake.

Posted on 27/01/2012 15:11:47

 

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