A member asked:

I have a 1 month old baby she has not poop in two days. im breastfeeding by the way. is it normal or what should i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Normal: Because breastmilk is such a nutritious substance, sometimes almost all of it is absorbed, leaving little to move through the digestive tract. Stools may be infrequent -- perfectly normal breastfed infants may only have a bowel movement once a week.

Answered 1/1/2017

5.4k views

Thank

Breast or formula ?: Breast fed infants can go a little every feed or overflow a diaper once a week. If it is soft when they go i don't worry about it. Formula fed babies usually have a more predictable pattern of daily stools. If stools are getting hard, i often try full strength prune juice, 1oz once or more/d.Takes about 3d to get things moving.

Answered 1/14/2013

5.4k views

Thank
Dr. Navajeeva Gunawardene answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: Some babies poop with every feed and others take 2 to 3 days. As long as the baby is feeding well and is not crying in pain and the belly is not distended it is fine.

Answered 10/4/2016

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more