Patient's question:
I have a newborn at home. What should I do if the newborn has bloating? The child hasn't eaten anything else since birth. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
You can use your index and middle fingers to massage around the navel in a clockwise direction to promote intestinal peristalsis. Children's digestive tracts are not fully developed, and their spleen and stomach functions are weaker. Their gastrointestinal peristalsis is relatively slow, and constipation may be caused by poor gastrointestinal absorption. It is recommended to give children more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber and to drink more water. For your child's condition, you can use methods such as abdominal heat application and massage to promote intestinal peristalsis. Proper feeding should be maintained, and breastfeeding should be continued with appropriate supplementation of fluids.