What should I do if a newborn breastfed baby doesn't have a bowel movement?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. I'm wondering what to do if a breastfed newborn doesn't have a bowel movement.

Doctor's answer:

In your case, it may be due to yin deficiency and intestinal dryness, characterized by loss of body fluids, lack of moisture in the intestines, impaired peristalsis, and primarily manifested as dry and hard stools, difficulty defecating, and symptoms of yin deficiency. It is also known as large intestine yin deficiency syndrome.
Excessive internal heat in the intestines can be treated with Bian Nai Tong Cha. There are many factors that can trigger pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a digestive disorder, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, including gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits.
Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.

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