Patient's question:
A newborn baby who has just completed a full moon, recently noticed that they have bowel movements every three days, and each time it's a large amount, but the shape and color are still normal. Is this considered constipation? Should I massage their abdomen or give them probiotics?Doctor's answer:
If you have a bowel movement once every three days, this is considered mild constipation. For a one-month-old baby, if they are breastfed, their bowel movements are generally more frequent and looser. If this situation occurs again, you can gently massage the baby's abdomen—3 to 5 times a day, for 15 minutes each time. If there is no abdominal pain and the bowel movements are not dry, there is no need to use a glycerin suppository to relieve the situation. Also, keep the room temperature moderate; avoid making it too warm.