Question
When a newborn is having a bowel movement and cries, and has difficulty passing stool, does this indicate that they are uncomfortable due to constipation?
Answer
Dear parents, if a newborn experiences constipation, they indeed may feel uncomfortable and could exhibit crying. Due to abdominal discomfort, they might appear particularly strained during efforts to pass stool. It is recommended to provide the infant with adequate water intake on a daily basis. If breastfed, the mother should maintain a light diet; if formula-fed, attention should be paid to potential heat symptoms in the baby, and consider adding fire-reducing supplements like Qinghuobao to the formula.