Patient's question:
My baby, who is nine months old, is experiencing again. Every time she has a bowel movement, she cries because the stool is very hard and thick. It has also been bleeding recently. Over the past five to six times, there has been broken skin. The bowel movement frequency is low, sometimes only once a week. The longest time she went without a bowel movement during the postpartum period was 11 days. How should I adjust her diet? She usually eats bananas, and is currently being fed a mix of breast milk and porridge. Recently, I have been giving her 3-4 glasses of water a day. Is there anything I need to pay attention to?Doctor's answer:
The main issue with the baby is difficulty in defecation. The gastrointestinal function of young children is not fully developed. If breastfeeding, the mother needs to have a proper diet, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to aid in defecation. When introducing complementary foods to the baby, the fruits and vegetables should not be too monotonous and should provide fresh, fibrous vegetables. Fruits should be varied. Maintaining sufficient moisture in the intestines is essential for bowel movements. It is also necessary to give the child warm boiled water daily.