4 day old breastfed DD not had a poo since day 1

[FrogsGoWhat]

Not sure this is the right place. Apologies if not.

Anyway - as per title - do I worry? She is having plenty of soggy nappies, my milk has come in very well, she is farting lots, just not pooing.

Feeding very well about every 2-3 hours day and night taking 2-3 sides over 45 mins or so, with little naps between "sides". No pain for me.

She did do plenty of poos in the first 24 hrs though - was even changing to green runny so I know her system "works".

[SayCoolNowSayWhip]

It's probably fine, as long as she's having wet nappies.

DS used to have a massive explosion every 3 days or so.

If it goes longer than a week, then check with your midwife or HV.

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She needs to be weighed, Frogs, asap.

She may be fine. All those other signs are good :)

But no poo in a newborn is always always a sign you need to check she is managing to transfer milk ok.

[hettienne]

Yes, I would be a bit concerned and definitely speak to the midwife as soon as possible.

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SayCool.....this is not correct info for a newborn. It is only ok in a baby of a few weeks old.

[FrogsGoWhat]

Thanks.

She was born Thursday 8lb 6, and was weighed Sunday 7lb 11. Does that sound ok?

The midwives are round again tomorrow so I'll ask them to check weight again. I assume it can wait til tomorrow and not a walk in centre tonight?

[AnythingNotEverything]

You should definitely mention this tomorrow - in fact they ought to ask. Newborns should poo every day.

There's good info (including pictures!) on the NCT website. They've been a godsend to me since DD was born two weeks ago.

[SayCoolNowSayWhip]

Sorry, was just going by personal experience.

DS came out pooing, so I knew his bowels worked ok, but as I said, only pooed every 3 days. He was fine and hardly lost any weight.

[FrogsGoWhat]

From those very good NCT poo pictures she has already had the day 3-4 poos - the last poos early day 2 were like that if not a bit paler green and runny.

[FrogsGoWhat]

Oh and MUCH more of it than in that photo! It filled her little nappy bless her. Good adult handful/palmful.

[FrogsGoWhat]

We had poo this morning! :)

And poo, and poo just kept on coming out. Last bit was brown seedy so almost there at yellow seedy.

Thanks for the advice anyway

[SayCoolNowSayWhip]

Glad all is well.

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Frogs, that's great :)