Patient's question:
Cesarean section, after giving birth, my wife never had milk, so my son has been artificially fed. In the first three days after birth, my son's stools were black and yellow, which the doctor said was meconium. But after three days, my son never had a bowel movement again. My son is now doing well, eating well, and his stomach doesn't feel bloated. What assistance do you need: What could cause a newborn baby not to have a bowel movement for several days?Doctor's answer:
The baby hasn't had a bowel movement because of the large-scale domestication of anaerobic bacteria like Clostridium species, which produce a significant amount of endotoxins and many alkaline substances, leading to weakened intestinal peristalsis, increased pH levels, and intestinal dysfunction. You can give the baby some Yitong probiotics, which produce various organic acids, reduce intestinal pH levels, enhance intestinal movement, increase the moisture of the stool, and have a laxative effect. Proper abdominal massage and exercise can also enhance intestinal peristalsis and promote bowel movement.