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My baby boy age 1 month 10 days. he got constipation recently. he is drinking breast milk and formula. what can i do for him?
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Expected: Breast milk can cause constipation, no reason for concern, try stimulating the rectum by measuring rectal temperature, no need though, enjoy your baby
Answered 3/16/2017
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