I have been prescribed Movicol and it seems to be affecting DD...

[pookamoo]

She usually only does one or two poos a day but since I have been taking the movicol for my own constipation (tmi sorry!) she is doing five or six a day.

Does anyone know whether this is likely to be caused by the movicol and if so whether it is likely to have adverse affects?

She is 20 weeks and exclusively bf.

As movicol is a paediatric medication, I can't seem to find any info about its use in breastfeeding mothers.

Thanks!

Are they the same consistency as normal for her? Have you made any other changes in your diet to help with the constipation....increased your fiber intake for example?
It is likely not to be a problem since the movicol only helps draw in more fluid.
Use it only as needed, of course, and you might try some natural rememdies if you haven't already to see if it makes a difference for both of you.

pookamoo, www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.ukhave a factsheet on constipation treatments. Movicol is ok. Movicol is not absorbed by the mother's body so I can;t see it would affect your milk or your baby, but check with the chemist.

Thanks all.
I have not made any significant changes to my diet, although I tried increasing fruit and veg intake.
Could she just be getting more efficient at feeding and therefore she has more "to waste" iyswim?

pookamoo - if she's not in pain, and seems healthy and happy, then maybe this is not something to worry about at all

Your own fruit and veg intake will not make any difference.

Have you tried linseeds ? soak a tbsp in water for about 10mins & then drink, all in one go, topped up with some fruit drink & a large glass of water. Looks a bit strange, but tastes fine.
Do it every day & it will clear your constipation - honest !