Is my baby constipated?
 

My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks

Is my baby constipated?
 

He's not constipated. He's just getting used to the feeling of faecal
matter moving through his bowel.



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"James Egan" wrote in message
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My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks

Is my baby constipated?
 

James Egan wrote:
My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks

Gee, I strain and stuff when I poop, too.

This sounds normal, but check with you doc.

Jeff

Is my baby constipated?
 

On Mon, 04 May 2009 23:15:52 +0000, Jeff wrote:

James Egan wrote:
My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks

Gee, I strain and stuff when I poop, too.

This sounds normal, but check with you doc.

Jeff


Do you cry too?

Is my baby constipated?
 

James Egan wrote:
On Mon, 04 May 2009 23:15:52 +0000, Jeff wrote:

James Egan wrote:
My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks
Gee, I strain and stuff when I poop, too.

This sounds normal, but check with you doc.

Jeff


Do you cry too?

No! But I do make funny faces. ;-)

Is my baby constipated?
 

"James Egan" wrote in message
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My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks
Sounds normal. 3 or 4 minutes isn't long for that. Baby I looked after who
did get constipated would go purple and could be 15+ minutes. Also he'd only
produce what looked like single rabbit droppings after that.
Debbie

Is my baby constipated?
 

Welches wrote:
"James Egan" wrote in message
...
My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day. Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks
Sounds normal. 3 or 4 minutes isn't long for that. Baby I looked after who
did get constipated would go purple and could be 15+ minutes. Also he'd only
produce what looked like single rabbit droppings after that.
Debbie



I thought the consistency was the main thing. If the poop is soft, the
kid isn't constipated - no matter how long it takes.

Clisby

Is my baby constipated?
 

"Clisby" wrote in message
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Welches wrote:
"James Egan" wrote in message
...
My 7 week old son seems to have a rough time when he poops! He clenches
his fist, turns red in the face, makes assorted straining noises, and
cries. Poor little guy! This goes on for maybe 3 or 4 minutes, then he
seems OK, and we know to change him. He normally poops twice per day.
Is
this normal? We're going to discuss it with the pediatrician this week.

-Thanks
Sounds normal. 3 or 4 minutes isn't long for that. Baby I looked after
who did get constipated would go purple and could be 15+ minutes. Also
he'd only produce what looked like single rabbit droppings after that.
Debbie

I thought the consistency was the main thing. If the poop is soft, the
kid isn't constipated - no matter how long it takes.

Yes, I'd agree, but that was what seemed to be worrying the OP so I was
answering that.
Debbie