Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 4334 Location: hertfordshire, england
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Posted: 02-10-08 04:27am
constipation:
It's important to watch your newborn
closely for signs of constipation, as
without care the situation can worsen.
The first few days of life, your infant
will pass meconium, a greenish black
substance that accumulated in its
intestines during gestation. After this
stage, your newborn's bowel movements will
sometimes change color and consistency;
this is usually a sign that all is working
normally. The consistency will normally be
watery and loose.
Symptoms of Constipation
Hard, pellet-like stool accompanied with
groaning and straining means your newborn
is constipated. There's some good news for
mothers who exclusively breastfeed their
babies-exclusively breastfed newborns
rarely get constipated!
Treatment for Newborn Constipation
You can easily treat your newborn's
constipation by offering him about four
ounces of diluted prune juice. Prune
juice, because it is a sugary liquid, will
draw water into the stomach. This will
soften stools and make it easier for your
baby to pass stool.
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mommy_2_dallas0813
Supporter
Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 412 Location: Ohio,
Posted: 02-10-08 10:42am
Awww hun it does get frustrating but you
have to stay calm for Alex. Newborn babies
do cry a lot..colic, constipation, just
for the heck of it...they do. It's good
that you got him different formula. I had
to put Dallas on Isomil because the
similac advance made him poop to much.
Also, I was reading your other post that
got locked and I saw you had him on
powder? This may be weird but he could
have a reaction to the powder. Dallas did,
it made him sick. Maybe try a can where
you add the water to it. If the switching
formula doesn't help.
You should make a WIC appt. they will give
you 31 can a month for Alex. It really
does help a lot.
PM me hun. I'll help you and not be mean
towards you like some are.
HTH!
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Electriceyes
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 1059 Location: Monroe, Michigan United States
Posted: 02-10-08 11:04am
thanks I keep meaning to
call wic but every time I see my brothers
gf i forget to ask her for the number..
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 7892 Location: *UPTOWN*NEW ORLEANS*, La
Posted: 02-10-08 14:20pm
I'm sorry I'm so late on this thread! I"ve
been SO busy!!
I don't think it's colic, as he calmed
down when on his belly. It's prob gas or
cramping from needing to poop!
Oni & Nya have always been on Soy
formula.
It's not true that newborns cry a lot. Nya
doesn't make a peep unless she's hungry.
So, it's got to be something else besides
he's just crying, ya know?
I really hope the change of formula works
for him. Try massaging his belly if it's
hard!
Sarah
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Electriceyes
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 1059 Location: Monroe, Michigan United States
Posted: 02-10-08 14:37pm
yeah, before the other night Alex NEVER
cried unless he was hungry or needed to be
changed.
The change in formula is slowly working.
He doesn't cry as much when he's on his
back if at all... He still wants to be put
to bed on his stomach. My mom think that's
because he's congested.. My sister came to
the hospital sick to see Alex, Now i'm
sick and I think Alex is getting sick
too...
I'm try massaging his belly and see if
that help... I'll also try continuing to
give him a little water in between
feedings...
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 7892 Location: *UPTOWN*NEW ORLEANS*, La
Posted: 02-10-08 18:45pm
Definately get him to the Dr. I know you
have an appt tomorrow, mabe see if you can
move the time to in the morning.
A congested newborn is NOT a good thing.
And SHAME on your sister for coming see
yall being sick!!!!
Make a list tonight of EVERYTHING you want
to tell the Dr! Cuz I promise you'll
forget to mention SOMETHING if you don't!
LOL!
Sarah
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Altari
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 127 Location: Chicago, IL USA
Posted: 02-10-08 19:41pm
Just be sure to massage him a lot. It
takes a lot of work to get a baby's slow
bowels chugging along. My second daughter
was constipated all the time it seemed! I
used to sit for hours with her in warm
water, massing her stomach and working her
legs.
You CAN withhold formula for a few hours,
which I would suggest doing if his belly
is hard. He won't starve without a bottle
for 4-8 hours. He'll be crabby, but the
outcome should be a better feeling tummy
afterwards. Ideally, he shouldn't receive
formula until his belly is soft and he has
passed gas and had a powerful bowel
movement (from what you're describing,
that's what my spidey-sense tells me will
happen)
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Electriceyes
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 1059 Location: Monroe, Michigan United States
Posted: 02-10-08 20:30pm
thanks guys..
I'll call in the morning and see if there
is ANY possible way to get him in sooner
but they are always PACKED.
Altari, I was told NOT to put Alex in a
baby tub until his cord falls out..which
should be ANY time now....
I have been massaging his tummy and
working his legs...
I feel really bad if I do that though..
When he's hungry I feed him.. He normally
has about 4 hours in between feedings
anyways...we fell asleep at like 5 and he
just got up for a bottle.. But maybe I can
try to hold out a little longer on giving
him a bottle next time since he JUST ate..
He is CONSTANTLY passing gas he just has
the hard time pooping... but i'll keep up
what i'm doing because it seems to be
helping.. A LOT.
I keep meaning to
call wic but every time I see my brothers
gf i forget to ask her for the number..