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What doctor would i take my newborn to for constipation?

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Depends: Straining or irregular stooling doen not mean constipation.The nb breast fed kid may go 7-10 days without a stool or poo a little at each meal.As long as it is soft, i don't consider that constipation. If the kid is putting out dry rabbit pellets or stool bigger than your finger you should start with the pediatrician.

Dr Batlivala agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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