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Hi Katie! Depending on how old your baby is, this could have to do with normal newborn straining, or some other reason. If she is older than 3 months, her intestines should be mature enough to prevent her from being in pain just from usual bowel movements (soft). Some babies seem to be extra sensitive to hard poop, especially those that have been breastfed and then start with solid foods. The poop doesn't have to be particularly hard at all for some of the babies to cry. (I've had one baby like that.) You may also read the following thread, where parents with similar situations share their situation: <a href="http://www.easybabylife.com/baby-screams-with-every-bowel-movement.html">http://www.easybabylife.com/baby-screams-with-every-bowel-movement.html</a> I hope you soon finds out what is wrong! Don't hesitate to take your baby to a doctor to discuss the situation. /Paula

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what is ti when a babby cries when he has a bowel movement even if it is soft

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I had the EXACT same problem,here's what I did: the Dr. told me that if a hard poop has ever ripped your baby, then every bowel movement could be terrifying for them because it reminds them of the hurt from the first time. Since it hurt them at one point, they associate pooping with something scarey. It seems that they are in pain, when really they're freaked out. You need to reassure your baby that pooping is ok and not scarey!Every time he would poop and scream and cry, I'd say " good boy" "it's ok, keep going" "you'll be ok, you're a good boy!" You need to encourage them with a smile and excitement NOT a sad face! He has LITERALLY stopped crying when he poops!It took a couple of times for it to catch on, like probably half a month, but now he doesn't cry...if the crying persists call the dr!

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