Question
From the 28th day of the lunar July, up to now, I have been using glycerin suppositories to defecate and have consulted with a pediatrician in Yinan.
Answer
Newborn constipation may not be excluded as a result of improper formula preparation or insufficient water intake. Additionally, consuming too little food can also lead to too few fecal residues, causing constipation. Infants fed with milk or formula often experience constipation because the milk contains more casein, which can harden into lumps in the baby’s stomach when met with acid, making digestion difficult and resulting in dry and hard stools. It is recommended to gently massage the abdomen of infants suffering from constipation daily to stimulate the abdominal and intestinal wall muscles, helping to expel feces.