Patient's question:
Mixed feeding, after the postpartum period, often only has a bowel movement every 4 or 5 days. The stool is golden yellow and soft, looking normal, and it keeps passing gas. The baby is very eager to nurse, and the pediatrician has carefully checked and found that the baby's mental state is good. Taking probiotic powder still hasn't stabilized the bowel movement frequency.Hello, do you need treatment for this? The whole family is very anxious about this not having a bowel movement every day.
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: The pediatrician recommended probiotics, but it didn't work.
What kind of assistance is needed: How should this be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, this is a manifestation of constipation in infants. Constipation in infants can be resolved using painless methods.(1) Gently rub the infant's abdomen with the palm of your hand, starting from the navel and moving from left to right in a circular motion. Perform 10 rubs, then rest for 5 minutes. Repeat the rubbing 10 more times, and do this 3 times in total.
(2) Place the infant in a prone position and hold their legs to perform movements (extend a few times, then bend a few times). Do this 10 times, then switch to single-leg movements for 10 times.
(3) Apply an oily topical medication (such as tetracycline ointment) to the infant's anal opening, place soft paper underneath, and gently push and press the anus. Do this slowly 10 times. Usually, the infant will soon feel the urge to defecate or will defecate.
Advice: It is recommended that you seek active treatment at a regular hospital and consult a professional doctor.