Patient's question:
My baby is a big eater, but recently, he has been having fewer bowel movements. Sometimes he goes two days, and other times three days without a bowel movement. When he does, he strains even though his stool isn't dry. Sometimes he doesn't even go for four days. What can a mother eat to help improve her newborn's constipation and bowel movement issues?Doctor's answer:
The child should be on fire. If the baby is breastfed, the mother can eat lighter and drink more soup. If the baby is drinking formula milk, you can give the baby some water appropriately. If it's severe, you need to add formula companions when drinking formula milk. The indoor humidity should also be noted, keep the child warm, eat probiotics to regulate the gastrointestinal tract. If it's not convenient for too many days, try inserting a water-filled soap stick into the baby's buttocks about 1 cm deep several times, which can help with bowel movements. Massaging the child's stomach regularly can also help the large intestine move and aid in defecation.