hi,
My baby is 5 and a half months old. She has not pooped for a week and cries every night due to gas.

She is only on breast milk and prunes for a week.

We had started Rice cereal mixed with breast milk 2 weeks back, but discontinued that since it had resulted in no poop.

I live in the U.S

thanks for your help.

Rita
teha replied. Hi Rita

When my son suffered from constipation, I gave him teaspoon of prune juice mixed with water and that worked for him. You also need to give your baby plenty of boiled cooled water. Aarti replied. Hi Rita,

I remember when my son was 4-5 months old and was being exclusively breastfed, the ped told me that breastfed babies sometimes have a bowel movement once a week. Check with the ped.

If you think the baby is uncomfortable with gas, you can try the following -
- Soak raisins in water. Once they soften, squeeze the juice and give it to baby.
- Lie baby on her back, hold her legs, and do a very gently cycling motion.
- Place index and middle fingers an inch or two below the navel and do a light circular motion. It can help relieve constipation. A description of this method is given in the book \";What to Expect in the First Year\";.

If you think it is the rice cereal, then give it very dilute. One teaspoon cereal dissolved in 4 teaspoon liquid.
Gradually increase the thickness.

Good luck. wellwisher replied. I don't think you need to worry. But you definitely need to address this concern to your pediatrician as soon as possible. They know better. Don't worry I think it is very normal.