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If directly fed yogurt constipates/d baby, can it also constipate through breastmilk? or is it diluted and absorbed in the process?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Should not : Yogurt are good for stomach , does not constipate,

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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