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Hello Doctor, My Daughter Is 59 Days Old, She Is
Question: hello doctor, My daughter is 59 days old, she is not passing stool since 5 days. she is a breastfed baby. is there anything to worry. what should be done for her to pass stool..
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At this age it is common for babies to pass stools once in many days. Sometimes even a week is may be taken for stools. This is mainly due to absence of fiber in diet, as baby has to be fed only breast milk.
After 6 months once you start weaning foods like boiled fruits and vegetables which contain fiber, bowel movements will happen almost daily.
Should you worry - No
Any treatment required - No.
Continue exclusive breastfeeding. No need to do give any medicine.
One advice - Do check thyroid levels for the baby if not done already ( it is a routine screening test after birth).
Regards
Dr Arun
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
At this age it is common for babies to pass stools once in many days. Sometimes even a week is may be taken for stools. This is mainly due to absence of fiber in diet, as baby has to be fed only breast milk.
After 6 months once you start weaning foods like boiled fruits and vegetables which contain fiber, bowel movements will happen almost daily.
Should you worry - No
Any treatment required - No.
Continue exclusive breastfeeding. No need to do give any medicine.
One advice - Do check thyroid levels for the baby if not done already ( it is a routine screening test after birth).
Regards
Dr Arun
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