my boy is a premature delivery kid born on 16th July 2023 at 33 weeks and was discharged on 29th July 2023 at 1.6 kg body weight on bottle feed with expressed milk and lactodex HMF powder. he has been gaining weight gradually and now is at 2.07 kg. since yesterday he did not pass his bowel it's been 24 hours. he is taking feeds on demand and sleeping normally. should I take him to the hospital?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear parent It is normal for many babies to not pass stool frequently it can be even once in 7-8 days. Consult doctor if the stomach appears to be bloated

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