Constipation in pregnancy

Constipation in pregnancy is particularly common and is experienced by almost all women. The main cause of constipation is increased progesterone levels, which starts to occur in early pregnancy. Progesterone can make some of your muscles more relaxed, including the muscles surrounding your colon – which unfortunately means that your body is less able to …

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Newborn Constipation

Constipation in newborns is unusual in breastfed infants, as breast milk is considered to be a “perfect” food. In actual fact, it is not uncommon for babies to not empty their bowels for up to three days and this is not constipation but because the breast milk is being completely absorbed.  However, if newborn constipation …

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Remedies For Toddler Diarrhea

If you have children you likely know how frustrating and inconvenient it is to deal with a toddlers diarrhea. Not only can this cause a great mess to clean up even if your child is still wearing a diaper, but can often come at an inopportune time, such as in the beginning stages of potty …

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Toddler & Infant Diarrhea

Many parents panic when their baby or toddler comes down with their first case of diarrhea. However, nearly all cases of diarrhea are not serious as long as you treat your child correctly and take the necessary precautions afterward. Before we get into treating your baby or toddler’s diarrhea, there are a few instances of …

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Toddler & Baby Constipation

Constipation in children is fairly common, affecting up to 1 in 3 children. The definition of constipation in infants or toddlers can vary. However for toddlers a safe indicator of constipation is if your child passes a stool less than 3 times a week or if they find it painful to defecate. Another indicator can …

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