Patient's question:
Male, 2 months. How to deal with constipation in a 55-day-old baby? I don't know if it's considered (stomach accumulation) or constipation. At least during the postpartum period, he had 7-8 bowel movements a day. After the postpartum period, it was always 1-2 times. Now he hasn't had a bowel movement for about 10 days. During this time, I used green onion and vegetable oil twice or three days to help him defecate.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for a check-up. There are many reasons that can cause constipation, such as insufficient intake of rough fiber, lack of water, and insufficient exercise, etc. It is advised to continue breastfeeding and gently massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote intestinal peristalsis. If necessary, suppositories can be used to relieve constipation. For breastfeeding mothers, it is best to maintain a light diet.