Patient's question:
During the early days after birth, the baby's bowel movements were always normal. However, since the age of six months, they have started to become problematic. The baby often goes several days without having a bowel movement. We initially thought that the baby's diet wasn't good enough, so we adjusted it and gave the baby plenty of liquid foods, but the problem persisted. We are still unsure what is causing this.What kind of assistance is needed: Why does the baby only have a bowel movement every few days?
Doctor's answer:
It's normal for a baby to not have a bowel movement for 4-5 days, as they are constipated. Give the baby more water and some honey water. Adults should eat more green vegetables and fruits, avoiding overly hot food, as the baby's diet is closely related to the parents' diet. Most breastfed babies don't eat anything else. As the child grows older, it will naturally improve. Most children suffer from constipation, and it's already good if the baby can have a bowel movement on their own.The above advice is for the question "Why does my baby not have a bowel movement for several days?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!