Patient's question:
The baby is two months old and hasn't had a bowel movement for five days. Can I give her some honey water to drink? If not, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, don't give honey water to such a small baby. Babies under one week old should not drink honey water. Give the baby more water. If the baby is breastfed, it's normal for them not to have a bowel movement for six days, because the baby needs to change their stomach at regular intervals and needs an adaptation period, so it may take a few days without a bowel movement. If the mother is really worried, she can go to the hospital to have a bowel movement. Massaging the baby's abdomen more often is beneficial for bowel movements.