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Bowel movement and autism

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PL9 · 12/06/2023 15:45

Hi ,
i hope to get some advice and guidance here speaking about my 6 month old.
he was born having prolong jaundice , colicky and reflux however this has all settled.
From the age of 3 months he was always passing his bowels every 3-4 days ( mix feed formula and EBM) . I was told as long as he doesn’t strain that is okay .
However now he is 6 months and from 4 months I’ve been noticing when his body ‘ shiver ‘ for 1 second and I realise he is trying to poo. He doesn’t show any discomfort of crying etc. He has started solid and he goes to poo daily once or somedays up to 3 days once . Some days are hard but some days are soft . I’m afraid this could be an initial symptoms of Autism or any special need. He hasn’t babbled , doesn’t interact when you hold close to him , he does have eye contact to you from far .

I am worried but I’m looking to start interventions early which enables me to support him. I’m also a new parent hence I get very anxious.

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PL9 · 12/06/2023 18:37

I worry on heavy metal poisoning that could cause it?

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LD1994 · 27/01/2024 22:36

Did you find out about your son any update x

Windymcwindyson · 27/01/2024 22:38

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