My 8 week old hasn’t pooped in 5 days, she is exclusively breastfeed and I know the can go days without but it seems like she’s trying to poo without success(seems to be trying to push ) . She’s farting a lot and I have been doing bicycle kicks and rubbing her belly and nothing. Is this normal
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Try massaging the soles of her feet for a few minutes in different directions, someone told me to try this trick and within 5 minutes of doing it he pooed.

I know how you feel, my 10 week old has been like this for about 9 weeks 🫢 it’s been like 5 days and 10 days was the most
Recently it’s been better at 4 days/3 days
We have spoken with the midwife, health visitors, GP’s and feeding team.
All have said it can be normal and as long as they are peeing and not showing signs of pain then not to stress about it - farting is also a good sign
We now do exercises and massages daily but it still doesn’t seem to help - my girl is completely fine
But of course always go get baby checked if your worried - sometimes it’s more us that needs the peace of mind x

My baby went 10 days and now goes once a week. They are all good. Doctor was not worried and nor was health visitor.