Patient's question:
The baby is three and a half months old, almost four months. Previously, they always had a bowel movement every morning. Yesterday, they didn't have a bowel movement all day, only a little bit of poop came out when they were passing gas. I can hear the baby's intestinal sounds, and it seems like they dislike passing gas and have stomach bloating at night. They always twist and turn when taking their afternoon nap. What should I do in this situation?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, since your baby only experienced this situation once, but as long as your baby is lively, feeding well, and showing normal growth in height and weight, there is no need for you as parents to worry.Suggestion: You can use a soap stick to stimulate the rectum. First, cut a soap stick about 3 cm long with the thickness of a pencil. Wet it with water and insert it into your child's anus. When the rectum is stimulated, it will lead to a bowel movement. Additionally, at night, gently massage the baby's navel with your right hand's four fingers in a clockwise direction to promote gastrointestinal absorption and aid in defecation.