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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In Infants

Hi I have a 6week old baby who is constipated and has lots of gas. I breastfeed (low-output) and augment with 50ml of Nan pelargon. What can I use for the constipation? Can I try to breastfeed her only , maybe my breast milk output will increase eventually.
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
To increase your breast milk output, use cumin seeds by adding in bread, wafers or chapatis or may gulp with water as such. To avoid sticking in throat, may coarsely grind it. It's a routine spice in kitchen and harmless. 1/2 to 1 tsp two to thrice a day suffices. Yes, taste may not be good but see the result yourself.

For small babies' constipation chebulic myrobalan (Haritaki) may be found/ rubbed against hard, clean surface (stone etc) by adding few drops of water and small qty of paste may be allowed to be licked by baby. May add pure honey for taste. Give twice or thrice in a day initially and then reduce as per need. It will regulate bowels, detoxify, enhance appetite and digestion. Do not panic if there are initial lose motions.

But pl see that in the beginning, if anus is stuck with dry faeces, remove it mechanically by inserting gloved, lubricated small finger of yours.

Then you may, if you agree, contact for overall strength of intestines and growth of baby. Some classic Ayurveda has ARVINDASAV liquids for that.

These are safe, harmless things in bounty of nature. Haritaki is said to be better than mother because former doesn't get angry with child.

If you have any other query, pl consult through direct question.

Hope it helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation In Infants

To increase your breast milk output, use cumin seeds by adding in bread, wafers or chapatis or may gulp with water as such. To avoid sticking in throat, may coarsely grind it. It s a routine spice in kitchen and harmless. 1/2 to 1 tsp two to thrice a day suffices. Yes, taste may not be good but see the result yourself. For small babies constipation chebulic myrobalan (Haritaki) may be found/ rubbed against hard, clean surface (stone etc) by adding few drops of water and small qty of paste may be allowed to be licked by baby. May add pure honey for taste. Give twice or thrice in a day initially and then reduce as per need. It will regulate bowels, detoxify, enhance appetite and digestion. Do not panic if there are initial lose motions. But pl see that in the beginning, if anus is stuck with dry faeces, remove it mechanically by inserting gloved, lubricated small finger of yours. Then you may, if you agree, contact for overall strength of intestines and growth of baby. Some classic Ayurveda has ARVINDASAV liquids for that. These are safe, harmless things in bounty of nature. Haritaki is said to be better than mother because former doesn t get angry with child. If you have any other query, pl consult through direct question. Hope it helps.