Question
What should I do for a 15-day-old newborn with constipation?
Answer
Newborn constipation is usually caused by poor intestinal peristalsis, often related to malnutrition during breastfeeding. Parents can help the baby with abdominal massage every day, massaging the baby’s navel in a clockwise direction for 5 minutes each time, twice a day in the morning and evening, to help accelerate intestinal peristalsis and trigger a bowel movement reflex. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should pay attention to adjusting her diet structure and eating lighter meals.