Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently, and hasn't been eating much. How should I handle bloating and constipation in a baby during the postpartum period?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms you mentioned are mainly due to qi stagnation, fluid depletion, and internal accumulation of waste material, which lead to constipation. Treatment should focus on regulating qi and resolving stagnation, and lubricating the intestines to promote bowel movement. You can try taking Liu Mo Tang for treatment. Your diet should be light and simple.First, you can use infant suppositories or soap sticks, but be gentle. Additionally, I recommend:
1) Drink more water—make sure to drink plenty of water. You can add milk to formula or water, with one pack per day. Do not mix formula, breast milk, and calcium together; they should be consumed at least 2 hours apart. Otherwise, it may also cause constipation and affect the absorption of milk and calcium. Not only will it be ineffective, but it may also lead to severe side effects.
2) For breastfed babies, mothers should adjust their diet, eat lightly, and drink more water.
3) Massage the baby’s abdomen in a clockwise direction twice a day, for 5–10 minutes each time.
4) Eat more fruits and vegetable juices. The baby’s feeding speed should not be too fast, and the formula can be diluted.