7 month old suffering from constipation
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My daughter is 7 months old and has been off of breast milk since 6 th month. From then she is suffering from constipation. I asked her doctor what I should do if this was to happen and she said that it should only last a few days and then she will be fine. She said if I get over-concerned I can feed her some rice with formula and prunes stage one mixed and she should show relief. My daughter hasn't shown any sign of relief at all. I don't know what to do. Please someone help me help her!!
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@pulkit Hello and welcome to the forum.
It is certainly distressing to see your daughter's discomfort. Be assured that this is a temporary problem and the changes in diet will most likely improve the situation. Breast-fed babies are rarely constipated and so it surprises mothers when they wean their babies from the breast that they encounter this problem. The system has a harder time digesting artificial formula so it is common for them to have this problem.Some babies benefit from the addition of about 4 ounces of juice per day. Giving fruits like peaches, prunes, and vegetables like squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes along with cereals like oatmeal, barley, and mixed.As she gets older, more fiber in her diet may be needed.