Anyone got a cure for constipation?

[jennymac]

My dd of 9 weeks has been suffering from reflux. About 4 wks ago we tried her on infant gaviscon after recomm from HV but as it made her v constipated we stopped after five days. At docs last week for 8 wk check and asked him about solutions for reflux and he said that the only available option is gaviscon as I am bf and to give her lactulose and water to ease constipation. While the reflux prob has cleared she is now really agitated because of the pain from constipation and we feel awful because we are inflicting this on her with the gaviscon. Any hints for how to get rid of constipation and does anyone have any more info on ranitidine which I have read about on this website (my doctor never mentioned it as an option) Thanks!

baaaby maassage.
homeopathic medicene from a h docoter

Sorry, am a bit confused. Have you tried the lactulose and it didn't work?

I was told to give water, or if that didn't work, water with small amount of fresh orange (no bits). Can't remember exact amount, I think it was 2 ounces, with 1 tspn orange. My dd is bottlefed, but I'm sure it would still help. My dd is on gaviscon, and no one ever mentioned constipation to me...mine doesn't really get constipation. Your poor little baby, you must feel awful for her. I hope this helps

Have tried lactulose and it doesn't seem to work. The HV recommended the juice of a satsuma with 2 ounces of water with a quarter teaspoon of brown sugar. The only problem is that she won't take the bottle so we have to spoon it into her which is difficult!

Could you use a syringe? Don't know how much 2oz is, but syringes are 5ml, could you do it bit by bit?

Have you tried osteopathy for the reflux? I found that it really helped with my three LO's. It will probably also clear up the contipation problem. HTH