Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: After the baby was discharged from the hospital, they frequently had bowel movements every 3 or 4 days, sometimes even every 5 days. We also massage around the navel in a clockwise direction for more than 5 minutes every day. The baby does not have bloating, and the stool is soft and not sticky.Is this considered normal? I don’t know what other methods can help the baby have a bowel movement once a day?
Duration of the current illness and persistence: 2 months
First supplementary information: The baby is breastfed.
Doctor's answer:
If it's true that the baby is breastfeeding as you said, and there's no bloating, and the bowel movements are normal, I think it should be fine. Some children have bowel movements every few days, and even adults experience the same phenomenon. This is due to individual differences, so you don't need to do anything about it. At the same time, since you have been taking care of the child's health, there's no need to worry.Constipation in children has always been a concern for parents. When treating this condition, it's advisable to consider general treatment. Parents can only help children recover from the illness quickly by using proper methods, so as not to affect their growth and development. Therefore, it is hoped that after a child falls ill, parents will help them recover as soon as possible.