In a message dated 12/8/98 10:19:29 PM Central Standard Time,
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<< The problem - she is going from 7 - 10 days betwee
 bowel movements.  So the pediatrician has the mother recording every
 bowel movement and said that they will need to do XRays and tests for
 strictures....Sometimes I think the doctors just make it up as they go along.
 Sarah >>

Well, I rarely see a constipated breastfed baby whereas I see constipated
formula fed babies ALL the time, especially those on Isomil.  Geez, I wish ALL
of my moms would breastfed just to save me all those night/weekend/holiday
phone calls about my baby being constipated!  ha!  :)
Anyhow, if & when I see a "truly" constipated totally breastfed infant, I do
look a little closer to make sure nothing else is wrong with the infant.
Andrew MD
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