Patient's question:
My sister is 27 years old and recently gave birth to a baby. I came to her house to help her take care of the child. I haven't had children before and don't have much experience. Could you please tell me: How often is it normal for a newborn to have a bowel movement after passing meconium?Doctor's answer:
Generally, babies will complete the passage of meconium within two to three days. Under normal circumstances, they should start passing regular stools after three days, and the stool should be golden in color. Carefully observe the child's growth and development and their daily mental state. As long as the child appears as usual, eating and sleeping well, and is energetic when awake, with weight and height within the normal range, there is no need to worry excessively. If the child shows signs of difficulty defecating (such as appearing flushed with redness on their face during bowel movements or crying excessively during the process), it may indicate constipation, and it is important to seek medical attention promptly.