My week old infant hasn't passed stool in the past 20 hours. He is passing urine and gas frequently though. What could be the cause and if there's anything to worry about?

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. nothing to worry typically breastfed babies will not poop as often because their bodies absorb most of the breast milk. going even a week without having a bowl movement is ok continue with ebf

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