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My sister's baby of 5 weeks old is having a bloated stomach. There's no temperature and no sign of discomfort. Please what do we d...
Bloated kind of tummy is common in toddlers due to the curve of the spine around that age. So, if the stomach is not hard, and the child is not constipated nor vomiting, there is nothing to worry about. If the child becomes constipated, starts vomiting, or falls sick, please visit a paediatrician immediately.
My 3 weeks old daughter's stomach is more often bloated than normal, she's on EBF. Feeds and poos frequently. Is it normal?
Sounds like colic. It's a phase, it will soon be over.
My baby's stomach is big and she farts a lot. Please what should I do?
You should do nothing. Farts is a normal end-products of the digestive process and some of bacterial in the intestine on the waste causes the gas production. It is nothing to worry about.
Rumbling stomachAfter eating at intervals my 3 week old baby has his stomach rumble
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Normally, newborn gas is not necessarily a problem or a big concern. This causes no pain or discomfort because it is quickly and easily pushed through the digestive system. However, babies are born with a very immature gut. So the first thirteen weeks of life outside the womb, the newborn digestive system is literally just learning to function. Muscles that support digestion have not developed the proper rhythm (peristalsis) for moving food efficiently through the digestive tract. Furthermore, newborns lack the benevolent bacterial flora (probiotics) that develop over time to aid digestion and complement the work performed by enzymes secreted in the digestive tract. Hence, the reason for digestive issues such as stomach rumbling. See your doctor if it persists
Is it normal to feel bloated at 6 months pregnancy, I normally feel heavy as if my Tommy is filled with air especially after eatin...
It's normal but don't eat fried food too much