Infant Dyschezia: Why Your Baby Grunts and Cries Before Pooping
Is your baby crying, straining, and turning red before pooping? Learn about infant dyschezia (grunting baby syndrome), why it is normal, and why you should avoid laxatives.
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Is your baby crying, straining, and turning red before pooping? Learn about infant dyschezia (grunting baby syndrome), why it is normal, and why you should avoid laxatives.
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