Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has been experiencing a series of situations, and I am also very worried, afraid that the child will get worse. Please ask how many times a day is appropriate for a newborn baby to have a bowel movement.Doctor's answer:
Hello, in fact, the regularity of a baby's bowel movements can vary from person to person. It should not be determined as normal or abnormal solely based on the frequency. The ideal bowel movement should be once a day, with a consistency that is neither too soft nor too hard, and should maintain this regular pattern. If the baby's stool is too loose or too dry, or if the frequency deviates from the usual pattern, these are all abnormal signs.What you mentioned is also the same. If the baby has not had a bowel movement for several days and now hasn't had one for three days, this is also abnormal. It is best to increase fluid intake. You can add glucose or a "cooling" supplement (like "Qing Huo Bao") to the water.