Patient's question:
After the baby is a month old, they have a bowel movement every 4-5 days. Now it's almost three months, and the baby doesn't have a bowel movement without using glycerin suppositories.Doctor's answer:
Constipation refers to the absence of bowel movements or a significant reduction in their frequency. At the same time, the stool becomes very hard, making defecation difficult, causing the baby to cry. In this case, you can first try giving some juice or diluting the milk. If the constipation does not improve, you should take the baby to see a doctor. It is dangerous to use enemas too frequently, as it can make the baby dependent on them for bowel movements, requiring enemas to defecate. Therefore, it is safer to follow the doctor's instructions in this regard.