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Suggest Remedy For Constipation In Infants

hi sir my baby was born on oct 6th as a premature before 4 weeks and as my milk is not sufficient he is on bottle feeding (lactogen 1) and he developed constipation so i started mixing formula with a bit excess amount of water now he is passing stool 4 times a day with little sticky substance is this ok or shall i consult paediatrician
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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HI
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, let me inform you that it is not the constipation, passing of the stool depends upon the food intake and in neonates it is just out of the question when no solid food is there, it is nothing to worry if baby is not passing the stool for couple of days, with the top feeding baby may have many abdominal symptoms so try for breast feeding, I advise to see the pediatrician just for counselling else passing the stool for three to four times in day is normal one, with top feeding consistency of stool cab vary and it is uncertain hydration would be matter of concern hope this information helps.
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation In Infants

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, let me inform you that it is not the constipation, passing of the stool depends upon the food intake and in neonates it is just out of the question when no solid food is there, it is nothing to worry if baby is not passing the stool for couple of days, with the top feeding baby may have many abdominal symptoms so try for breast feeding, I advise to see the pediatrician just for counselling else passing the stool for three to four times in day is normal one, with top feeding consistency of stool cab vary and it is uncertain hydration would be matter of concern hope this information helps.