Question
My baby is over nine months old and has discomfort during bowel movements every time. They need to use a lubricant enema, and sometimes I can hear their stomach rumbling. They are breastfed, and this situation has been going on for a month.
Answer
Based on your description, I suggest taking probiotics to adjust the gastrointestinal function, and you can also gently rub your baby’s abdomen in a clockwise direction with warm hands to promote peristalsis. Drink plenty of warm water daily, and make sure the mother keeps warm. The diet should be light and easy to digest, avoiding spicy, irritating, greasy, and fried cold foods. If necessary, use a lubricant enema and soap sticks to help with defecation.