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Newborn-No poop for 3 days
Hi, my son is about 20 days now. He is born preterm at 36 weeks weighing 2400 gms. He is in general active and takes breastfeed normally. But for last 3 days, he did not poop. I consulted my doctor and she suggested spoonfull of boiled water with some glucose powder added to it to be given to baby before trying any medicines. Should I try this? Is it normal for baby not to poop for 3-4 days as earlier he was doing it once or twice everyday. Kindly suggest
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I can understand your worries but its normal in newborn babies who are on exclusive BF....
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so dont worry, sometimes it take 5 to 7 days also....
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Yes it is normal to have such issues.. on breast feeding some kid defecate for 15-18 times and some once in 5 days and both are normal, if child is not irritable with no abdominal fullness.
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consult Pediatrician for detailed discussion
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its normal and some babies wont poop for up to 5 days also... if baby is fine nothing to worry. No need to give water... just continue breast feeding and wait for 2 more days...
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If abdominal distention or vomiting or any other problem meet your pediatrician
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