Constipation can happen even if a child has a bowel movement (BM, stool or poop) every day. You might feel a little embarrassed about this, but constipation happens to most children at some point. The good news is that constipation is rarely caused by a serious illness.
Below you will find resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone with constipation.
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What you need to know: constipation
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