Suggest Remedies For Constipation In An Infant
Question: I have a 18day old baby and she is farting but not passing motion is there anything to worry? Should I visit a pediatrician?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
I can understand your concern. I won't get worried if baby is active, accepting feeds well, passing urine and there is no vomiting.
In this age baby may pass stool once in 3-5 days or 8-10 times a day.
I want to know, what feed you are giving(breastfed or formula fed).
During feed babies swallow air which leads to gas formation. In bottle fed babies the swallowing of air is more so there is more gas related problems.
Proper burping after each feed helps in releasing swallowed air.
So don't get overly worried, burp him well and please let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks and regards
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
I can understand your concern. I won't get worried if baby is active, accepting feeds well, passing urine and there is no vomiting.
In this age baby may pass stool once in 3-5 days or 8-10 times a day.
I want to know, what feed you are giving(breastfed or formula fed).
During feed babies swallow air which leads to gas formation. In bottle fed babies the swallowing of air is more so there is more gas related problems.
Proper burping after each feed helps in releasing swallowed air.
So don't get overly worried, burp him well and please let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I am breast feeding her and I am burping her as well
Brief Answer:
Don't worry if baby is otherwise normal
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up
Its good to know that you are breast feeding the baby as breast feed is best for baby.
You need not to worry if there are no other symptoms.
Regards
Don't worry if baby is otherwise normal
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up
Its good to know that you are breast feeding the baby as breast feed is best for baby.
You need not to worry if there are no other symptoms.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
If the baby is sleeping should I wake her up and feed? I'd not can you tell me how many times should I feed baby
Brief Answer:
Try to feed at an interval of at least 3 hours, 8-10 times in 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The sleeping pattern in neonates is different from older children. They usually sleep for 16-18 hours a day.
You might get different information about the frequency of breast feeds like 8-12 times a day or at an interval of every 2-3 hours. But this creates confusion and anxiety as whether 2 or 3 hours, what if it is longer than 3 hours or if baby demands earlier than 2 hours.
So I suggest On demand feed, once the baby regains his birth weight that is usually by 2 weeks of age.
On demand feed means you have to observe for the signs of hunger like smacking of lips, movement of mouth, sucking/licking own fingers, turning head towards one side with deviation of angle of mouth that is called rooting or crying.
Unless the baby is not gaining weight properly that is 20-30 mg/kg(should be measured at 7-10 days interval), urinary frequency is less that is less than 6 times a day, any other concurrent illness or weight is very low I don't recommend scheduled (feeding at fixed interval) feeding.
Forceful feeding may make mother anxious and the baby may become cranky.
So whenever you are noticing the signs of hunger feed the baby.
I hope this helps.
I shall be glad to help you further if you need any.
All the best.
Thanks
Try to feed at an interval of at least 3 hours, 8-10 times in 24 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The sleeping pattern in neonates is different from older children. They usually sleep for 16-18 hours a day.
You might get different information about the frequency of breast feeds like 8-12 times a day or at an interval of every 2-3 hours. But this creates confusion and anxiety as whether 2 or 3 hours, what if it is longer than 3 hours or if baby demands earlier than 2 hours.
So I suggest On demand feed, once the baby regains his birth weight that is usually by 2 weeks of age.
On demand feed means you have to observe for the signs of hunger like smacking of lips, movement of mouth, sucking/licking own fingers, turning head towards one side with deviation of angle of mouth that is called rooting or crying.
Unless the baby is not gaining weight properly that is 20-30 mg/kg(should be measured at 7-10 days interval), urinary frequency is less that is less than 6 times a day, any other concurrent illness or weight is very low I don't recommend scheduled (feeding at fixed interval) feeding.
Forceful feeding may make mother anxious and the baby may become cranky.
So whenever you are noticing the signs of hunger feed the baby.
I hope this helps.
I shall be glad to help you further if you need any.
All the best.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thanks a lot for the detailed answer
Brief Answer:
My pleasure mam
Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure that you found my suggestions helpful.
I shall be glad to help you in future also.
Wishing good health for your baby
Regards
My pleasure mam
Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure that you found my suggestions helpful.
I shall be glad to help you in future also.
Wishing good health for your baby
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
One more thing sir my baby is farting and not passed motion is this a matter of worry? I am breast feeding her and burping also
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No need to worry if baby is accepting feeds well, passing urine, there is no abdominal distension or if stool is not very hard/mixed with blood.
Regards
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No need to worry if baby is accepting feeds well, passing urine, there is no abdominal distension or if stool is not very hard/mixed with blood.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar