Patient's question:
My baby has been born for 21 days. They have had very little bowel movements. The hospital prescribed probiotics for the baby to take. After taking this medication, their bowel movements returned to normal. However, after stopping the medication, they have started having bowel movements again, but only a little each time—about 2-3 times a day, with just a small amount of stool leaking out each time. This has been happening every day.What could be the reason for a newborn having little bowel movements? Will the baby develop jaundice? How can I tell if the baby’s face is yellow with the naked eye?
What kind of help is needed: What could be the reason for a newborn having little bowel movements? Will the baby develop jaundice? How can I tell if the baby’s face is yellow with the naked eye?
Doctor's answer:
The phenomenon of a 21-day-old baby having infrequent bowel movements is related to the child eating less food. Additionally, the child also exhibits some constipation symptoms, so it's important to drink more water.Advice: Breast milk can be consumed at any time, but formula should be given to the child at fixed times and in fixed quantities. Between meals, offer diluted water and appropriately supplement with probiotics. If the child has jaundice, their face may appear yellow.
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