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My baby (1 month) is struggling to poo. she still feeds every 2 hours. she has a lot of gas though. should i take her to dr?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe: Sounds pretty normal to me. If it really spooks you you need to discuss the problem with her doc. A 1 mo laying on her back uses her breathing muscle to generate pressure to poop. Many assume they are in pain as the belly gets hard & they make noise, but that is normal.

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Answered 2/28/2019

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A member asked:

My baby (1 month) is struggling to poo. she still feeds every 2 hours. she has a lot of gas though. should i take her to dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hegab and 9 doctors agreed

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