Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on. The newborn is 19 days old, but they're eating and pooping very little and sleeping a lot. The doctor said it's constipation and suggested some food, but it hasn't helped much. Is there any other way to solve this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the baby eats less, then they will defecate less. The baby should have 2~4 bowel movements per day. The key is whether the baby is breastfeeding or drinking formula, because formula is more likely to cause constipation. I hope you can give the baby a glass of water between feedings. Then, gently massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction around the navel to promote intestinal movement. After that, the baby can eat again. The digestive medicine should be taken twice a day, with one packet or half a packet each time. It can be stored in the refrigerator and mixed with water that is not above 40 degrees Celsius.