…ool through a narrow rectum often tears the rectal wall (called a rectal fissure) , accounting for the streaks of blood. This painful tear prompts baby even more not to want to have a bowel movement. Consider these causes of constipation in your infant: New foods or milks can set off constipation. Has your baby begun new foods, switched from breast milk to formula, or formula to cow’s milk? If you suspect a food or milk change as the…
…e and effective blend of premium prebiotic soluble fiber and specialized probiotics to promote gut health. 2. Increase Fluids If you increase the fiber in your diet, you must correspondingly increase the volume of fluids for constipation relief during pregnancy; too much fiber and too little fluid can actually aggravate constipation by making your stools even firmer. Increased fluid helps your stools move faster, it also helps you to pass them…
…ve symptoms such as: Straining hard to pass a bowel movement Thick, hard stools Having a bowel movement only once every few days Some children can have abdominal pain from constipation but not have any other obvious signs of constipation. Some less obvious clues to possible constipation include: Infrequent bowel movements Taking a long time to pass a stool, spending 10 minutes or more on the toilet When your child does go, they pass a lot of…
Ending Postpartum Constipation Experiencing postpartum constipation is a normal thing to experience as your body recovers from pregnancy and childbirth. Try these 4 tips to relieve constipation after giving birth: Walk. Moving your body is likely to move your bowels. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat and drink natural laxatives: nectar (prune, pear, apricot), fresh fruits, whole grains and vegetables. Avoid caffeine-containing foods and beverages,…
…unger children. Other times, questions about safety arise and pediatricians need to stop using the med. I seldom use Miralax as part of treating constipation, I would not be comfortable using it off label. Doesn’t mean it’s not safe, just means that I haven’t used it enough to be comfortable. If your doctor is comfortable, and you trust him/her – then go with that. I do often use Flax seed oil as part of my constipation “arsenal” and highly…
