Patient's question:
Breastfeeding, dry stools for a month already. Twice a day, each time crying when defecating, using laxatives to expel it. Now drinking more water, honey water, eating fruits, massaging the abdomen, taking fire-clearing pills and gold double-strain probiotics, but it hasn't shown any effect. Is there a better solution?Doctor's answer:
If breastfeeding, the mother's diet should be based on light foods, avoiding spicy foods that may affect digestion. The mother should maintain regular bowel movements to ensure the child's intestines improve. Here are some methods to maintain regular bowel movements:Methods to Maintain Regular Bowel Movements:
Drink plenty of water, about 2,000–3,000 ml per day. Eat foods rich in dietary fiber, such as mushrooms (wood ear, tremella, etc.), algae (kelp, nori, etc.), whole grains, tubers, and legumes. Maintain a regular rest schedule, avoid overexertion, and prevent prolonged sitting, standing, or squatting. Strive for 1–2 normal bowel movements daily. You can drink a cup of warm water before going to bed in the morning, perform abdominal massages, or take a short walk to promote full colon movement, then go to the toilet. Set a fixed time each day, lasting 3–5 minutes, to establish a habit of regular bowel movements. If you feel the urge to defecate during the day, don’t consciously suppress it, as this may lead to habitual constipation.
When your intestines are clear, your child’s intestines will naturally become much more stable.