This is a list of ailments and conditions that may affect you or your family at certain stages of life. Here you will find information such as the symptoms, and the best way to relieve the situation until a medical professional has been called.
The type of motion that your baby passes is more important than the frequency of motions. Some breastfed babies have a motion every four or five days, while others have a dirty nappy at every feeding time. You will know that your baby is constipated if stools are hard (like small marbles) or cause discomfort.
Bottle-fed babies are more likely to get constipated. If necessary, give extra cool boiled water or diluted fresh fruit juice. A baby over four months can have extra vegetables or sieved stewed prunes.
! Don’t give a laxative without your doctor’s approval.
What type/s of contraception have you used straight after the birth of your youngest child, or what type/s of contraception do you plan to use after having your youngest child? (Please select all that apply)
