I have searched the archives, but did not find anything for the following scenario (did find constipation could be an indicator of an allergy).

I have permission to post.

29 month old referred to gastro consult for suspected reflux - *not* referred for constipation.

This toddler had been receiving a Tums at bedtime, which was helpful.

Gastro "feels like he does not have enough motility in his intestine, since he was a bit full, and that this is causing his tummy to push up the acid causing the reflux.  The four things he thought we should do to increase motility, was a sticker reward for more poops, stool softener, diet changes including weaning since it's constipating and warm baths".  

Mom is preparing a letter for the specialist and is looking for references that breastmilk is not constipating.  Mom already has a lot of references, but specific to newborns/infants/babies, not toddlers.  

This mother found it very disappointing for a pediatric specialist to suggest weaning since his belief is that human milk is constipating.

Of you have any references or suggestions I could pass on to this mother, it would be appreciated.

Leslie Ashton, RN, BSc
Policy & Political Action Network Officer
Childbirth Nurses Interest Group
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Ottawa Breastfeeding Buddies Volunteer
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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