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Baby hadn't had a bowel movement for 6 days. baby is 6 weeks old?
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Common: if being breastfed or even formula fed, so long s/he is otherwise active, feeding well and wetting diapers, you can check rectal temp gently to stimulate the rectum to open bowels, don't forget the well baby visit at 8 weeks, wish you both wellness
Answered 1/30/2018
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