Question

How to solve the problem of infrequent defecation in a three-month-old exclusively breastfed baby?

Answer

For pediatric constipation, painless methods can be employed to resolve the issue. Here are three approaches:

  1. Gently massage the infant’s abdomen with the palm, with the navel as the center, rotating friction from left to right, massaging 10 times each time, resting for 5 minutes between each session, and repeating this 3 times.
  2. Place the infant on their back and perform leg flexion and extension exercises, 10 times for each leg.
  3. Apply an ointment to the infant’s anal opening and gently push and press on the anus 10 times to aid defecation.