My niece was the same way. I say follow your doctors instructions and she'll be fine.
Probably not related, but you may want to monitor (and nurture) her for a higher than average intellect. As to the poop problem, you're still smarter........ outwit her.
This problem always solves itself in the end. As long as you keep the BMs soft (by means best recommended by the Doc) she can't harm herself.
An old mothers remedy...try a little Karo syrup in her bottle....she won't be able to hold that.....btw...are you sure that it's not you and your wife that is not trained?......ps...I have heard about this in other cultures...
You didn't mention trying baby glycerin suppositories. Have you tried those? It will totally frustrate her to have it inserted, but if you can keep her distracted long enough for her body temp to melt it a bit, it will lubricate her bottom enough to make the passing of stool easier. She will push to get the suppository out and my experience is that poop will come out with it. ;)
And, as gross as it may seem (I know you are going to hate thinking about this) - I often had to do this for our little dog who would get constipated: Coat your little finger(actually, your wife's would probably be smaller) with vaseline and put it in her rectum. You might have to "start" things for her. It is better for you to feel uncomfortable for a moment or two, than for her to suffer. My vet told me about this, I am surprised your doctor did not mention it. Cut your nails first!!
Don't freak out. It's just a phase. They will eat and poop and pee when they have to.
At one time I had a membership to www.momys.com. They have dozens of children apeice and many of them toilet train from birth.
My little guy is 6 months old and since he's my 3rd I realize how easy it is to catch him in time and take him potty. He is very aware of what's going on. Recently he was constipated for a while and the prunes worked great.
Is she nursing or on formula? Nursing babies have much looser stools, I think. Maybe change the formula. Iron is very constipating. There are low-iron formulas.
Move it, VERY GENTLY, in a circular motion once or twice, then withdraw.
This stimulation almost always got my little ones moving their bowels when they were having trouble.
Also, praise your baby and pay them special attention when they go potty. This will encourage your little one to go more frequently.
Finally, pray!
Rub her belly and maybe massage olive oil onto her belly. Lubricate and she won't be able to hold it in.
Reward her when she takes the dump.
First, I do not for a moment think that your baby is relieving on cue--I think it has been coincidental. Having a diaper removed itself is a trigger for a baby to relieve--sudden cold in a sensitive area.
Second, a two month old should not be getting prune juice!!!! At two months old, your baby's digestive tract is still quite immature. Breastmilk and formula, period. If your pediatrician says it is okay, you can add small amounts of infant cereal--the powder stuff--to breastmilk or formula, but only enough to make it a thicker liquid. If your baby is breastfed exclusively (apart from the prune juice) she is probably NOT constipated. Breastmilk is so well digested that a breastfed baby can go several days without a bm. That is NORMAL. It may also appear that a baby is having trouble or is in pain when passing a bm. What is more likely is that baby's immature muscles are in need of a little workout. Prop baby on a pillow, so she's laying at about a 30 degree angle. Gently move her legs in a "cyclist" motion, like she's on a bike. Do this for about five minutes, three or four times a day. Within days there will be better muscle control.
What say you, net?
Congrats, lafroste, btw!
Don't worry to much. When they have to really go, nothing will be able to stop it.
Try a warm bath. That will sometimes relax them enough to release the sphincter muscle and go with greater ease.
It always works for my 19 month old. He has problems with constipation.
Consult another pediatrician!
>> but is stubborn as a mule and still too young to reason with.<<
You daughter is not stubborn. She needs real medical attention. If your pediatrician is not helping with this find another quick.
What is the rush? Good grief. Just love her and let her be a baby.