Question
How should one treat constipation in a 17-day-old newborn?
Answer
For newborn constipation, it is recommended that parents try massaging the baby’s abdomen to aid defecation, or give the baby a small amount of honey water orally to alleviate constipation symptoms. Parents should not self-medicate and should promptly take the baby to the hospital for examination and treatment to avoid worsening of symptoms.