She cant poop!!

[aschrimp]

Stress can certainly cause problems like you describe, both from not eating right, and not taking the time to follow daily bathroom routines.

Something that also might help is a touch of caffiene, as a mild stimulant. Chocolate milk used to work really well for me when I was mildly constipated (has a little caffiene, and I NEVER drink caffiene). My dh drinks coffee occasionally for this specific reason. The caffiene can get your intestinal muscles "moving". I would obviously not suggest coffee for your dd, but chocolate milk (chocolate rice milk, I guess) or some tea might be worth a try (early in the day so it doesn't mess with bedtime).

Hope she feels better soon...we have a lot of bowel problems in our family too, and stress can only make them worse.

[amanda1188]

My dd is frequently constipated and after trying just about everything suggested above, the Dr. said we could give 1 Tbsp Milk of Magnesia twice a day and that seems to be our magic potion for pooping. I just give it to her in a syringe & she takes it with no problems.

ETA: We gave baby enemas and suppositories, but it really just lubes everything up and doesn't help if the poop is too big/hard to come out. The Milk of Magnesia makes everything softer

[MamaLove]

Psyllium husks!!! You can get them at the heakth food store. Just drink a spoonful with juice or water. It is major fiber action! My mom would give it to me when I was a kid whenever I was constipated or sick, and works so well! It also helps stop bleeding from fissures.

Drinking lots of fluids is helpful, too. Oh, I hope she's alright.