Straining baby

[stripeyorangesocks71]

Hello, I have a 3 week old baby who seems to have started straining on and off for hours at a time. He seems to be able to poo twice a day and they are very soft and normal yellowish in colour. We are mixed feeding as I couldn't keep up with demand initially so has formula and breast milk. We wind him during and after feeds and he always has a good burp.

I'm beginning to get concerned now with the straining as earlier on he woke up straining and I went to comfort him, he strained so much he made himself sick twice, yet hadn't fed since 3 hours before

Is this usual, does it happen to newborns? Is there anything I can do to help him?

[CupofTeaTime]

Could it be reflux rather than straining? My 9 week old DD has reflux and when it's bothering her it does sound like straining. Try and keep him propped up for 30 mins after a feed and you can get Gaviscon off the GP if it is reflux.

[Heirhelp]

Babies have to learn to poo. It could be this.

Non constipated baby poo is liquid.

Vomiting sounds more like reflux. As he is so little speak to your HV.

[stripeyorangesocks71]

Thanks guys I'll get in touch with my HV