Re: [ozmidwifery] constipated baby

[Irene Shaw]

Hi Melissah and Scott,   If I was facing your problem today I think I would take the advice of a good naturopath and see if that will help in the short term.  If it is not quickly remedied it would also be a good idea to rule out any medical complications.  It sounds as if you are doing all the right things with keeping up fluids etc.  My daughter did continue to have problems with constipation but none as severe as the ones she endured in the early days and months and just in case you wonder, yes she was fully breast fed.  In her case her problems turned out to be clinical but I know there are many other factors that can have the same result.  Your poor little babe, though.  I hope you all manage to resolve this quickly for all your sakes.   Irene. ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissah & Scott @ Spilt Art To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] constipated baby Irene, did she continue to suffer constipation? Im very interested in anything that may solve my boys problem, as if not given anything he will go for god knows how long - as Ive never tried it - the longest has been a bit over a week so far and the poor bub has to accually birth them when they do arrive. Melissah www.Splitart.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Irene Shaw To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] constipated baby   Judy,   Check the thyroid function.  I had a daughter born in in 1974 who, when she was three months old, went 19 days without a bowel motion - a record at the Royal Children's Hospital at that time.  She was then diagnosed with no problems and given an all clear.  Although it was not picked up at that time she was later found to be thyroid deficient with concomitant problems which manifested later.   Irene.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Giesaitis To: Ozmidwifery List (E-mail) Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 4:22 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] constipated baby Can anyone give me some hints please?  I have a client with MS who has a 3/12 breast fed baby who is constipated.   This baby has only had X2 episodes of this constipation, waits 4-5 days, ++++ pain and then a result of rabbit pellets which are chalky in appearance.   The GP had an x-ray which showed a small amount of impaction and suggested a suppository and some prune juice.   Mum said that there is no changes in her that she is aware of, tho she is very tired, and fatigue sometimes is a trigger for her MS.   Thanks   Take care,    Judy ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this email message is intended for the named addressee only.  If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, take any action reliant on, or disclose any details of the information in this email to any other person or organisation. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Name;                Judy Giesaitis RN CM MSc WHN MACH Position:             Health Consultant Dept:                  CareLink Company:           Australian Health Management Group Address:            Locked Bag 3   WOLLONGONG NSW  2500 Phone:               1800.653.316 Fax:                    02.4227.1678 Email:                 [EMAIL PROTECTED]