Patient's question:
Female, 50 days. Three days without a bowel movement, normal breastfeeding. Previous treatment and effectiveness: None. What kind of help do you want: What could cause a 50-day-old baby to not have a bowel movement for three days?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to drink more water (mothers who are breastfeeding should also drink more water). The speed at which the baby feeds should not be too fast. You can dilute the formula a bit. You can gently rub the baby's little tummy. When holding the baby to poop, you can gently press their legs to help them push. When the baby is straining to poop, you can give them a laxative (available at pharmacies, there is a children's version). This phenomenon is usually caused by improper feeding. Generally, after a baby is one month old, they should eat a lot of vegetable soup. If they finish it quickly, it can lead to constipation. Drinking a lot of vegetable soup with each meal can help alleviate this. For breastfeeding mothers, eating more vegetables can also promote regular bowel movements.