Why Is My Baby Straining and Turning Red When They Poo?

The Virtual Midwife by The Virtual Midwife

Apr 27, 202600:06:45Kids & family

Why is your baby straining, grunting, turning red, and looking like they’re trying so hard to poo? It can be worrying to watch, especially in the early weeks.In this episode, I’m explaining one of the most common newborn...

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