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Baby is 40 days old. difficult to fart&poop.use lots of force to push his face turn red&cry.interrupt his sleep.drink powder formula&breast.solution?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Poop: Young babies usually, will, push, grunt and turn red when pooping. This is a normal rection. If it becomes too difficult to have a stool you can occasionally use a glycerin suppository for babies to help.

Answered 1/3/2014

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A member asked:

Baby is 40 days old. difficult to fart&poop.use lots of force to push his face turn red&cry.interrupt his sleep.drink powder formula&breast.solution?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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