What is constipation?

What is constipation?

Author: Today’s Most Interesting Quest July 31, 2019 Duration: 1:22
Parents use the term constipation in many different ways but what is constipation? How does what defines constipation change over time?

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How many ear infections before tubes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:13
Is there a certain number? Does the age of the child matter? Read more here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/7-ear-infection-myths-every-parent-should-know
How do we get rid of molluscum? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
Is there something topical? What about just removing them? Can the dermatologist help?
Is my child's picky eating normal? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58
When is your child’s picky eating more than just picking? When should you ask for help?
Can my baby get strep throat? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
Can babies get strep throat? Should I be worried if their older sibling has it?
When should I be worried if my child falls? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:07
When shoukd you be worried if your childs falls? When shoukd you be concerned about a broke arm or leg? What about head injuries?
My Baby's Goopy Eyes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32
On today’s most interesting question, I answer a question about babies and why their eyes get goopy.