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My baby is really fussy and hasn't had a bm in 4 days. i am breast feeding, could this be constipation and how do if relieve it?
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Constipation?: I did not get how old the baby is. A breastfed baby less than 2-3 month can go 3-5 days without a BM but the last BM being soft does not have constipation. If he/she strains a lot, passes hard or firm BM's that infrequently, then it is constipation. The fussy baby could also be hungry, so make sure you have enough breast milk. If the fussiness continues see the pediatrician to sort things out.
Answered 8/29/2014
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May be normal: may use infant glycerine suppositories available over the counter
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