Patient's question:
My baby is 40 days old. In the first month after birth, bowel movements were always a little bit and intermittent, not coming out completely in one go. Sometimes, just after changing the diaper, a little bit more would come out. At other times, passing gas would bring out a little bit along with it, and there were also many farts. What could be the reason? Why does my baby always have intermittent bowel movements?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it doesn't necessarily mean constipation if your baby has small amounts of stool each time. It could also be due to the breast milk being absorbed too well. If the amount of stool is very small and very dry, it might be constipation. Parents can help relieve the symptoms by massaging the baby's abdomen. If the symptoms are particularly severe, parents should take the baby to the hospital for treatment.