Patient's question:
My baby started struggling during naps when she was about 10 days old, groaning and whining as if something was uncomfortable. At first, getting angry would make her poop, and she would also choke on milk. She had frequent bowel movements but rarely slept during the day or naps. Any slight noise would startle her awake, and she would sweat a lot. Gradually, I noticed that when she was pooping, she would cry and strain, her face turning dark purple. By her 30th day, her naps at night improved, but she still sweated a lot and still rarely slept during the day. Her bowel movements became more frequent, occurring 4 to 5 times a day, but she would always cry before pooping, straining while crying. She had to be comforted and fed milk before she would lie down and poop on her own. Sometimes she strained hard, and other times not so much. At around 40 days, I noticed she had bald spots on the back of her head, and someone told me it could be due to calcium deficiency. I bought some calcium and cod liver oil and gave it to her for two days, but she became very fussy during naps, constantly rubbing her head, and would wake up as soon as she started. Now I’ve stopped giving her the calcium, worried that her crying and straining during bowel movements might indicate a congenital disease or gastrointestinal issue. Her stools are also not dry; sometimes they mix with water, and she’s formula-fed. I had a cesarean birth. What kind of help do you need: Why does she always cry before pooping?Doctor's answer:
Baby constipation, you can add milk companion to the milk or water, 1 pack per day. For breastfed babies, mothers should pay attention to the adjustment of their dietary structure, eat a bit lighter, and drink more water. Do clockwise abdominal massage, and you can use infant glycerin suppositories or soap sticks. But do not use them for a long time. The above suggestions are for the problem of "Baby always struggles to poop and cries non-stop". I hope it helps you, and wish you health!