3wk old not pooping properly

My 3wk old isn't pooing as much as he needs too, his last pop was last night about 8:30 n hasn't had another one since, he seems like he's pushing but it's coursing him pain n he cry's & he's very unsettled only sleep for about 20mins & wants too be held.

He's formula feed because we are having trouble breastfeeding- not sure how too comfort him or help him   I feel like crying because I can't help him or make him feel better. I was going to take him to hospital but thought I'd are what you BG ne'er have too say!

Any ideas.. I feel like a bad mum  

You shouldn't be concerned about him not pooping unless he hasn't gone for 3 days
If he seems like he needs to go then bicycle his legs

Quoting Nosmith:" My 3wk old isn't pooing as much as he needs too, his last pop was last night about 8:30 n hasn't had ... [snip!] ... I was going to take him to hospital but thought I'd are what you BG ne'er have too say! Any ideas.. I feel like a bad mum  "

He's only had 3 weeks to get the hang of the whole ordeal. I don't smurf for like 5 days in a row, and I don't go to the Dr.'s for it. Lol.

Quoting Nosmith:" My 3wk old isn't pooing as much as he needs too, his last pop was last night about 8:30 n hasn't had ... [snip!] ... I was going to take him to hospital but thought I'd are what you BG ne'er have too say! Any ideas.. I feel like a bad mum  "

May I ask what problems you're having with breastfeeding? Have you seen a lactation consultant?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Ms.Eagles:</b>" May I ask what problems you're having with breastfeeding? Have you seen a lactation consultant?"</blockquote>




Yeah I have a lady that come's home every 2nd & she help's me too get him attached properly, but she said because of the way his chin and bottom lip are he can't latch properly and it makes my nipples cracked, sore and some times bleed, for the 1st wks I was breastfeeding but it'll hurt me.

Quoting Lebend. Lachen. Liebe™:" He's only had 3 weeks to get the hang of the whole ordeal. I don't smurf for like 5 days in a row, and I don't go to the Dr.'s for it. Lol."

i was only going to take him if he hasnt pooped today, i know he's been trying to poo because he has been grizzling/grunting/straining and trying to push and each time he does he crying in pain!

Quoting Nosmith:" i was only going to take him if he hasnt pooped today, i know he's been trying to poo because he has been grizzling/grunting/straining and trying to push and each time he does he crying in pain!"

Put him in a warm bath, and rub his tummy. It might push the poop out.

My MIL has been giving him water because she said it'll help him poo!

Is it ok for him to have water? i wasnt to sure if newborns are alound to have water!  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Nosmith:</b>" My MIL has been giving him water because she said it'll help him poo! Is it ok for him to have water? i wasnt to sure if newborns are alound to have water!  "</blockquote>




No they're not supposed to have water.
It can be dangerous and won't make him poop.

He's fine to not poop for a day

<blockquote><b>Quoting PeanutButter*superkink*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Nosmith:</b>" My MIL has been giving him water because she said ... [snip!] ... No they're not supposed to have water. It can be dangerous and won't make him poop. He's fine to not poop for a day"</blockquote>


yeah that's what I thought that they aren't meant to have water. I will see how he goes today and tonight.

My poor baby  

DON'T LET HER GIVE HIM WATER!! It's very dangerous to do that before 6 months.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Ms.Eagles:</b>" DON'T LET HER GIVE HIM WATER!! It's very dangerous to do that before 6 months."</blockquote>




Thanks will tell her not too anymore!

Quoting Nosmith:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Ms.Eagles:</b>" DON'T LET HER GIVE HIM WATER!! It's very dangerous to do that before 6 months."</blockquote> Thanks will tell her not too anymore!"

Tiny tiny little sips every now and then is fine, but there's really no reason to give it to them. They are hydrated enough from the formula or breastmilk. Too much water can cause water intoxication, which could lead to seizures or even coma. She should know better