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: Is it normal for a baby's bowel movement frequency to decrease after a few months?Doctor's answer:
It is a normal range phenomenon. Generally, after introducing complementary foods, a baby's bowel movements may increase. Some children may also experience a period of constipation after three or four months. You can focus on carefully observing your baby's bowel movements. As long as the baby does not experience abdominal pain, restlessness, or crying again, the issue is usually not serious. If there is still no bowel movement after one week, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out any abnormal causes.