My friend's 4 week old baby has not have a bowel movement in 4 days now. She is breastfeeding and the only medication she's taking is her prenatal. Any clue as to what could be the problem
2006-11-20 12:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by NewMom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's normal. Breastfed babies have less bowel movements than formula fed babies. But if the baby doesn't have one soon, talk to the baby's doctor.
2006-11-20 12:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as the baby does not seem to be in too much distress, the baby is probably fine. Often, breastfed babies will go up to a week without pooping, especially once they reach about a month old. Breastmilk is more easily digested by a baby, so, although it goes through the system more quickly, there is often VERY little or no matter left over to poop out.
My baby gets half breastmilk/half formula, and poops every 2-3 days.
2006-11-20 21:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by katheek77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly normal. Some breast fed babies have been known to hang on to it for as long as 4 weeks! Basically breastmilk is full of goodies and the baby's body is just trying to get as much out of it as possible. If it goes longer than 10 days and your friend is concerned, see a doctor. Just be prepared for that bowel movement, it will be lethal!
2006-11-20 20:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Karen B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest calling the doctor. First of all breastfeed babies DO poop more than formula babies not the other way around. Most breastfed babies poop everytime they eat! That baby is conspitated. My baby's doctor said anything over 2 days should be considered constipation. In a baby that little it could be caused by anything but its best to call the doctor or go see them to take care of the issue and make sure there isnt a major underlying problem. Which there probably isnt but its better to go in and help the baby get some relief
2006-11-20 20:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Lori R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I totally agree with Karen B. It's normal for a bf baby to go up to 12 days without a BM. They are only eating good stuff, and don't need to get rid of it all. I would let it go past 10 days... if the baby is content and comfortable then I wouldn't worry about it. Just be prepared when it does happen..... have lots of wipes ready... :)
2006-11-20 21:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by Liandrew00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have them go to the Dr but I have heard that sometimes it is common that kids don't poop for about a day. But for someone so little I would never leave anything to chance@!
2006-11-20 21:32:21 · answer #6 · answered by Confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving her water with a little Karo syrup in it it will regulate her.
2006-11-20 22:10:13 · answer #7 · answered by Patty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhhh....Maybe he or she swallowed a hair-ball! Ha Ha!!
2006-11-20 20:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by mack_klly 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋