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Mom of a 2 yr 10 m old girl2 years ago

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Hi my baby is 2 month old and on breast feeding and 3 days back I started iron supplements as suggested by doctor. After that baby is constipated, what should I do?

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ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. Sometimes due to iron the baby gets constipated so reduce the dose of the iron drops or stop for few days and then observe the baby take care stay safe

Author of questionMom of a 2 yr 9 m old child2 years ago

A. but she is very irritated, and passing green stools. Any suggestions?

NikithaMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. hello it is normal in babies and it will be all fine and needs time to get used to it and is absolutely nothing to worry and any concern then it should better be checked with your doctor and your doctor will be able to guide you better on examination of the same

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