Question
My baby eats a lot, but now the stools have started to decrease. Sometimes they go every two days, sometimes every three days, and the stools are dry but very forceful when they do. Sometimes it goes four days without a bowel movement. What can a mother eat to improve constipation in newborns who can’t pass stool?
Answer
The child might be experiencing internal heat. If the baby is breastfed, the mother can eat more lightly and drink more soup. If the baby is on formula, you can give the baby some water to drink. If the situation is severe, you should add formula partner to the formula. Pay attention to maintaining a certain humidity indoors and keeping the child warm. Taking probiotics can help regulate the gastrointestinal tract. If it’s inconvenient for too many days, try inserting a soap stick into the baby’s anus several times at 1 centimeter intervals. This can help with defecation. Rubbing the baby’s stomach regularly can help with peristalsis in the large intestine and aid in bowel movements.