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I have a newborn that was born on the 20th of this month. he has not pooped for the past 5 days . should i be worried?
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Likely fine: Breastfed babies can go a week or longer without poop. They utilize the breast milk so well, they don't make much poop. 5 days is no big deal. You need to be sure baby is at least back to birth weight or higher, and that is having 8-12 wet diapers daily. See pediatrician to make sure these are happening and discuss!
Answered 12/15/2020
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