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Newborn struggling to poop
12 days old newborn girl struggling hard to poop. She's pooping so little, but it was all watery. But, I can see she's struggling to let it out and she's crying like hell. Please help
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Your child is 10days old,
Passing stool 4to5aday or once in 3to4days is normal.
It also depends on what you are feeding.
Breast milk, than OK.
But if top milk, cow should be diluted, milk two third & water one third, also add sugar as per our taste. Give by spoon & katori or sankya.
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Its normal
Keep a watch on urine output baby should pass urine minimum 6-8 times per day
Don't give so much importance to motion unless blood in stool
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