Question
The baby was born this morning. The nurse said to observe the baby’s urine and stool. I’ve checked several times today and the baby has urinated several times, but there has been no bowel movement at all. It’s almost a full day, and there still hasn’t been any stool. What should I do if a newborn doesn’t pass meconium in a day?
Answer
It’s not even a full day yet. So, don’t worry too much. Some people suggest we keep observing the baby. If the baby has any other discomfort, please notify the doctor immediately. Within 24 hours after birth, at most 48 hours in meconium. Pay attention to observation. Drink plenty of water. If there is still no meconium after 48 hours, it needs to be addressed. In addition to paying attention to the frequency of bowel movements, close attention should be paid to the child’s other conditions, such as the nature of stool, whether there is abdominal distension, vomiting, etc. And provide these details to the doctor as much as possible for reference.