My baby cries a lot when he's trying to poo I'm a member of this Wonderful group, pls I need help about my baby, he always cry when he wants to poo and the poo is not coming like it should come. Also ,he also cries uncontrollably, clenching his feet and fold his leg, a nurse said he has colic. He is just a month old. Pls, help a sister
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Sorry about the difficulties in your baby's poo. This apparently painful pooping is technically called Infant Dyschezia. But eventually, the muscles are overtaken by the baby's effort. They relax, and the poop flows. To relieve the pain, Massage your baby's belly. Also note that If your baby becomes dehydrated, his system will respond by absorbing more fluid from whatever he eats or drinks – and also from the waste in his bowels. The result is hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass.