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At 1 month of age, many babies are undergoing normal changes to their digestive systems and they are often more gassy and fussy. Straining is very normal at this stage and should not be alarming unless bowel movements are overly firm. At this age some babies will have 7 BM's per day while others can go once every 7 days.
To me it sounds very normal.
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Things to watch for, however, would be engorgement, drop in milk supply and signs of mastitis (breast infection).
Often times, newborns will go through cluster feeding periods around 3 and 6 weeks of age, so I wouldn't be surprised to see more frequent feedings in your near future.
Good luck and congratulations!
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I often find that children focus on one large milestone at a time. In this case, he sounds like he is mastering his gross motor skills. Once he accomplishes his goals, I suspect he will turn next to fine motor of social/language skills.
I would continue to talk to him, get down with him on the floor and try to engage him in social activities while crawling or playing on the floor next to him.
I bet you'll see a huge difference in the next 4-8 weeks.
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What a rough sounding pregnancy! So sorry.
There is no link between your child having a PDA and the prenatal complications that you had. I hope that helps give you peace of mind

Glad that your doctor picked this up and referred you.
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It never hurts to have your ped take a look at what's going on, rather than self-medicate.
That being said, Gentian violet can be effective as an OTC option.
In my practice, I tend to use Nystatin as a first line agent. Both baby and nursing moms need to be treated in order to halt the passing back and forth of the thrush.
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A few years ago, the FDA asked that parents not use over the counter cough and cold medications for children under 4 yrs of age.
In general, using things that help loosen up mucus can help your baby feel more comfortable.
This would include nasal saline, humidifier, warm bath...
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Generally we like to be done with swaddling around 6 months of age. I don't think you have to worry about the swaddling holding her back, but the sooner she learns to fall asleep without the assistance of the swaddle - the sooner she'll be an independent sleeper.
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