Patient's question:
Hello expert, my little baby is just over 40 days old and hasn't had a bowel movement for three days. Everything else seems normal, but I don't know what's going on. Is there something wrong?Doctor's answer:
A newborn baby can have 4-5 bowel movements a day. From two to three months old, a baby typically has 1-2 bowel movements per day. For babies over four months, it is normal to have one bowel movement per day under normal circumstances. If a baby hasn't had a bowel movement for three days, it may be due to constipation caused by "internal heat" or incorrect feeding methods. Encourage the child to drink more plain water.Additionally, abdominal massage can be used. With the right hand, use the four fingers to gently massage in a clockwise direction around the navel. This can help speed up gastrointestinal motility and promote bowel movements. If the child has already started eating solid foods, you can give them bananas, apples, or dragon fruits, which can help moisten the throat and promote bowel movement.