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My 1 monthbaby doesn't poop on its own
My 1 month baby is not pooping on its own from 20-25 days.. We had to give dulcoflex in order for her to poop.. Whenever she gets the pressure she hold back the poop knowingly instead of pushing.. And cries after.. What is the reason.. What should we do..
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We usually avoid giving dulcoflex this early in a newborn.
Need to know about the passage of meconium whether it was immediately after birth or after some time
Give the baby some tummy time and consult with a paediatrician
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Whether baby passed meconium early on day one,if abdominal distension present,then child ideally is to be seen by pediatrician once to rule out any organic cause.
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one-month-old infant struggling to pass stool, which a pediatrician notes is consistent with infant dyschezia. This condition represents a normal developmental phase where newborns learn to coordinate pushing while relaxing their pelvic floor muscles. Using over-the-counter laxatives like Dulcoflex on a newborn without professional medical guidance is highly discouraged due to risks of dependence and masking other issues
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It is very very normal in 1 month baby.. if abdomen is distended,hard, irritability is there we have worry..give gentle abdomen massage and give frequent feeds. And don't use dulcoflex or other irritants like soap,tamarind.it will cause further harm to the child..consult Pediatrician if you have any other queries
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Stop giving dulcoflex for infant. It is not approved for 1 month age. For a breastfeed infant 4-5 days of not passing stool is normal if baby is comfortable. A gentle massage on abdomen, bicycle legs, and tummy time can ease constipation.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Most likely this is infant dyschezia — babies strain/cry due to immature stool coordination, not because they are “holding” stool.
But not passing stool on own for 20–25 days is not normal and needs pediatric evaluation to rule out Hirschsprung disease, hypothyroidism, or anal problems.
Avoid repeated Dulcolax use without medical advice.
If abdominal swelling, green vomiting, poor feeding, or blood in stool is present → urgent evaluation needed.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do burping well
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This is normal only in newborn babies
You can wait upto 5 days also
Your need to worry only Abdominal distension, excessive crying
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