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Poop/bf question

Posted by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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Im bf and ds hasnt had a bm since sunday. He isnt fussy and is still passing gas. I read somewhere that bf babies dont always have regular bm but it doesnt always mean they are constipated.

Thoughts/ideas/opinions???
This is my first baby that has had only breast milk
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WackadooMom
by Bronze Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 8:24 PM
It's totally normal. I heard bf babies can go a week and be ok. Of course my son typically had 5 poops a day lol. I wouldn't worry unless he seems uncomfortable.
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Duquesne
by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Normal. :)

Though watch out! Often you'll be surprised with a gigantic load when he goes again!
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KMadsen
by Bronze Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Normal. If he seems really uncomfortable though you can try a warm bath, bicycle his legs, tummy massage, or YOU drink a couple glasses of apple juice.

Blue_Spiral
by Gold Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Breastfed babies go a long time without pooping and it's perfectly fine.


Mine did the same thing for quite a long time.

Blue_Spiral
by Gold Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 9:32 PM

They say it's because they get so much nutrients in breastmilk there is no excess, and it's so easy for their body to digest.


KylersMom8-16-7
by Gold Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Breastfed babies can go 2 wks. Breastmilk is digested better so there is less waste. If he's farting and not showing signs of discomfort he's fine:)
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cabrandy03
by Brandy on Jun. 20, 2012 at 10:33 PM

My daughter (she was exclusivley breastfed) went through a period at about 3 months old where she only pooped once every few days...I thought she was constipated so I took her to the dr.. He said it's okay for a breastfed baby to go up to 10 without pooping, because breastmilk is so easily digested there just isn't much waste left over.

Turtledoves
by Ruby Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Normal. Dd sometimes will go a few days without pooping. Always makes up for it in the end though!
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kathislove80
by Bronze Member on Jun. 20, 2012 at 11:18 PM
It's normal.
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addykarder19
by Member on Jun. 21, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Thanks ladies!!!! He pooped this morning, and thankfully his diaper held it all cause it was a lot
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