Question
My newborn baby hasn’t pooped for 8 days. They are breastfed, eating normally, and urinating regularly. The baby is 28 days old. Can I use a rectal suppository? How long is it normal for a newborn to not have a bowel movement?
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to help you with this. Breastfed babies usually have bowel movements every 3 to 4 days, or up to 3 to 4 times a day, which is within the normal range. If the baby hasn’t pooped for 8 days but is eating and urinating normally, some intervention treatment should be considered. Constipation can be harmful to the baby’s health, and relevant medications can be administered to promote bowel movements. You can consider giving the baby oral intestinal medications to regulate the intestinal function.