Newborn toilet troubles!

[B33chmum]

Hi! Just looking for reassurance/advice. My little one is nearly 3 weeks old and I’ve been mixed feeding since he was born. He’s doing really well with it and seems generally content but he only does a poo every 2/3 days and seems to be straining every so often, getting a bit upset and pulling his knees to his chest. Has anyone else had experience of this and is there anything I can do to help him? I’m trying to increase the amount he bfs and reduce formula but not making enough at the moment to fill him up

[mushy19]

Hi

My baby is 6 weeks now and we did have similar issues at 3 weeks.

I was told to lift the legs as you do when changing a nappy and make bicycle movements to help bowel movement.

To my surprise health visitor said 2-3 days is normal for formula fed baby to not poop.

Baby has since developed a umbilical hernia which I believe was caused by the straining to poo...

Long story short we’ve now changed formula and now it’s none stop pooping 😂

Best of luck to you & baby x

[Leigh91 in reply to mushy19]

Hey which formula did you switch to and from?

Thanks,

Leigh

[mushy19 in reply to Leigh91]

Hi

I self diagnosed and changed him to apatamil reflux but worsened his conditions so I brought him into to A&E. Best thing I could have done tbh... baby received a full MOT in no time.

He was eventually prescribed nutramigen by the paediatric drs as they also suspected a milk allergy.

We are now working closely with the hospital dietitians which is great as I found the community ones to have not been much help.

Good luck... if in doubt do speak to the professionals x

[Tugsgirl]

Tummy massages and bicycle legs and warm baths help. Perhaps you could have a look at an online course of baby massage? The more you breastfeed the more your supply will "up" itself I believe. Try The Breastfeeding Network for more information and advice. I have found lots of breastfeeding support on Facebook pages xx