WHAT CAN I DO IF MY BABY IS CONSTIPATED?

If you think your baby is constipated, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.There are many simple tips things you can do that might help your baby:

• If your baby is breastfed, offer plenty of breastfeeds.³⁰
• If your baby is formula-fed, offer plenty of water in between feeds. If you're using formula milk, don't add more water to the mixture.^21,30
• Try gently moving your baby's legs in a bicycling motion or carefully massaging their tummy in a clockwise direction to help stimulate their bowels.²¹
• If your baby is eating solid foods, encourage them to eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Chop or purée fruit and vegetables if it's easier for them to eat. Apples, grapes, pears and strawberries and the best fruits for constipation.²¹

You may notice a difference within a few days, but sometimes it takes a few weeks before their symptoms improve. Remember it’s not unusual for a breastfed baby to go a week without having a bowel movement.²¹

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WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILD IS CONSTIPATED?

If you think your child is constipated, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If your child is constipated for a long time, it can take longer to get back to normal so it’s important to get things under control.³⁰ In the meantime, simple lifestyle changes may help:^21,30

• Give your child a variety of foods, including plenty of fiber-rich food such as fruit and vegetables
• Encourage your child to be physically active
• Make sure your child has plenty to drink
• Give your child plenty of time to use the toilet, especially while they’re still learning

Constipation is a common condition and there are plenty of treatment options available, but speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Constipation in children is common, and it often happens when they’re being potty trained at around two or three years old³⁰

TREATING CONSTIPATION DURING PREGNANCY

There are many things you can do to help ease constipation when you’re pregnant:

• Start by making sure you’re well hydrated. Try increasing your fluid intake to at least 8 glasses of water per day.^31,34
• Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods. Aim for 30 g of fiber a day.³¹
• Keep active. Light physical activity such as a walk or swim can help to promote normal bowel function. It’s best to avoid strenuous exercise, though.³¹

If these changes don’t help, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using a treatment such as Duphalac^® Mum and Baby to soften the stools and help restore normal movement.¹⁵

Duphalac^® Mum and baby works in a gentle and effective way to relieve the symptoms of constipation.³⁵ It’s not absorbed by the body, so it can be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their babies.⁴

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