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my daughter is 1.5 months old. She poops once in 6 days. Last time her abdomen was hard and she had stopped feeding. when i consulted the doctor, she was given with enema to poop immediately.
is enema safe for infants...
also she has been prescribed with milk of magnesia syrup. only when i give that she is pooping now?
is this milk of magnesia also safe to be given regularly?

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my daughter is 1.5 months old. She poops once in 6 days. Last time her abdomen was hard and she had stopped feeding. when i consulted the doctor, she was given with enema to poop immediately.
is enema safe for infants...
also she has been prescribed with milk of magnesia syrup. only when i give that she is pooping now?
is this milk of magnesia also safe to be given regularly?

Accepted Answer

ooxBabies 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

Accepted Answer

Hello good afternoon !! Constipation in new born babies on Breast feed is common don't worry untill 3-4 days if baby is normally taking feed, without gas tight tummy problem.
As baby is having tight tummy do tummy massage with warm Coconut oil or warm castor oil on baby's tummy and gently massage for 10 minutes in clockwise direction with fingers.
Enoma  is not safe ,only breast feed baby and do regular tummy massage to relive from Constipation.

A. ooxBabies 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