Apologies for the essay, somewhat sleep deprived.
I have a 4 week old. Good news, her weight is not an issue despite this. But she is really struggling with not pooping for several days and seems really gassy all the time. Constantly screaming inconsolably, pulling legs up to chest etc. It’s 24/7 and she often will only sleep upright or on her belly led on one of us, which is not ideal.
I spoke to HV who suggested Reflux or CMPA and to speak to GP. GP thinks more likely reflux as she would have Diarrhoea or skin issues if allergy? so suggested Gaviscon trial for two weeks. If no better then we can then try a hydrolysed milk. She seems to bring up more milk after starting Gaviscon yesterday than before, it wasn’t really a big issue before. I am also worried that it could make the constipation and gas worse?
We have tried all massage techniques and leg cycling etc. Feed upright, anti colic bottles, keep upright 30 mins after feed.
Changed to a comfort milk and Infacol which has helped a bit but not fixed the issues.
Any suggestions of what we can try? she’s just so uncomfortable, it’s heartbreaking