Question
My son is already 100 days old and is developing normally, and he has been breastfed all along. In the past 10 days, he has had a bowel movement every 3-4 days, and the appearance of the stool seems normal. Is this situation related to the ‘fire’ in my body?
Answer
Hello, since the baby is being breastfed, when you have ‘fire’ in your body, the baby can also be affected. Therefore, it’s best for the mother to drink more water to regulate her body. Babies are prone to constipation, so what you described is normal. You can try giving the baby water (the baby needs 150 milliliters of water daily, which can be given between feedings), and the mother can also eat more fruit to increase the baby’s nutrition and address the constipation issue. Wishing you and your baby good health.