#AskTheExpert Session with Dr Ng Yi-Ki, Consultant Paediatrician, Baby and Beyond Child Clinic

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join me, Dr Yi-Ki for a vital #AskTheExpert session on theAsianparent app! 🎉 📣 Topic: "How Can I Tell If My Baby is Constipated?" 🗓️ Date: 12 July (Wednesday) 🌸 As a new parent, it's natural to be concerned about your baby's well-being, especially when it comes to their digestive health. I am thrilled to invite you to this session where we will unravel the mysteries of ‘Baby Constipation’ and provide you with valuable insights to recognize and address this common concern. I encourage you to share your questions or concerns about infant constipation in the comments section below and I will answer them. 💕 Your baby's well-being is our priority, and together, we can navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood! 🔔 Save the date and mark your calendars for this invaluable session. Warm regards, Dr Yi-Ki

Dr Yi-Ki

Mother of 3 young children, paediatrician at Baby and Beyond Child Specialist Clinic, Publika, Kuala

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my baby usually has bowel movement every 5-6days, and sometimes I can feel he is not comfortable with constipation. I bring him to see so many doctors, all told me that's normal for baby, and some baby even poop once every 2weeks. and a doctor from polyclinic says I am too anxious. finally a doctor told me that formula may cause constipation, and advice for a specialized formula but I can't find in Singapore market. as a working mother, it is not easy to keep breast milk supply. first time to be parent, it is so confused what to do is right for baby. do you have any suggestion for it?

Dr Yi-Ki

Mother of 3 young children, paediatrician at Baby and Beyond Child Specialist Clinic, Publika, Kuala

1y ago

Hi Wen Xiao. Your concerns are legit and be encouraged that you are not alone in this. How old is your baby? Infrequent passing of stools is only normal if the baby is fully on breastmilk (not on formula), haven't started solids and does not show any signs of discomfort. It is true that formula milk can be a cause for the constipation and we paediatricians may advice to have a trial of specialised milk and there are a few. Now, extensively hydrolysed milk can be very difficult to find. So, it is generally recommended that we can try partially hydrolysed milk (you may find the acronym HA for hypoallergenic on the label) formula or rice-based formula. There are various brands that carry this product line in Singapore and shouldn't be too hard (or too expensive!) to find. You can also try to give probiotics that contain L. reuteri to help with overall gut health. Hope this helps.

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