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Guardian of a 2 yr 11 m old boy2 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My baby struggles a lot to poop, he exerts too much pressure - sometimes even for 1-2 hours but the stool comes normal and once or twice a day. Is it normal for the baby?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children2 years ago

A. oi cdBabies below 6 months may not be passing stool regularly a constipation of 8 to 10 days is absolutely normal in them there is no need of any medicines

AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago

A. Hi mom Yes this is very much normal in new born babies to exert pressure while passing stool. Do cycling exercise of legs and lift the legs and gently press across the tummy for easy passing of stool.

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