Patient's question:
My child was born prematurely, and strangely enough, she doesn't have a bowel movement and her stomach isn't bloated. I'm very worried, but I don't know what to do. Could you please advise on what to do if a premature baby doesn't have a bowel movement and has an unbloated stomach? I hope you can give me some suggestions. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The condition of the infant may be caused by insufficient breast milk. Massage the baby's abdomen frequently, feed small amounts frequently, and breastfeed. If necessary, you can take some oral glucose water. Or, you can take digestive aids or probiotics, which typically require at least two to three bowel movements per day with yellow and soft stools being normal. Provide your baby with enough energy to ensure he grows up healthy and happy. It is essential to observe the infant's bowel movements and urine. Only if the baby urinates frequently, sleeps well, and has normal bowel movements is the baby considered healthy.