Patient's question:
The baby is now 8 days old. Yesterday, due to jaundice, they were discharged from the hospital. They are now being breastfed by their mother at home. During their time in the hospital, the doctors kept saying that their urination and defecation were normal. However, from yesterday noon until now, the baby has urinated 6 times but has not had a bowel movement.Previous Treatment and Effects:
Jaundice treatment; jaundice appeared on the third day of birth, with bilirubin levels reaching 14.2 at that time. They were completely recovered to 8.6 by the time of discharge.
Type of Help Needed:
Please provide some understanding and assistance.
Doctor's answer:
If a baby's bowel movement interval is less than 48 hours, it can be considered constipation. Generally, the following solutions can be adopted:For initial symptoms:
Feeding a little rice soup can help alleviate this type of constipation. For breastfed babies experiencing constipation, it is recommended to:
Suggestions:
Simply feeding the baby rice soup daily can be effective. A small amount of Job's tears () boiled in water can also be given. Orange juice, red dates juice, and cabbage juice are also good options.