Question
My baby is two months old and is breastfed exclusively. She had some loose stools before, and has been on medication. However, she stopped taking the medicine recently, and now she doesn’t seem to have a bowel movement much. What should I do?
Answer
If a child experiences this situation, it might be due to insufficient gastrointestinal motility, which could be related to diet and other factors. Are there any other discomforts? The frequency of bowel movements should be considered holistically; there is no specific number of times per day. Less eating results in less bowel movement. If the baby is feeding normally without vomiting, bloating, or abnormal crying, there is generally no problem. Also, when observing bowel movements, pay attention to whether there is constipation.