Question
My baby was born on the sixth day and the doctor prescribed a triple probiotic powder called Bifidobacterium infantis for him, saying it’s for jaundice. On the eighth day, the baby hasn’t pooped all day. What’s going on?
Answer
Actually, if your baby hasn’t defecated for just one day, it’s not necessarily abnormal. You can simply observe carefully. If they still can’t defecate after two days, you should consider the possibility of constipation. You can then decide to use a rectal suppository to aid defecation, but during this time, you should also pay attention to adjusting their diet to avoid unnecessary worry. Observe the characteristics of their defecation. As long as the characteristics are normal and there are no other discomforts, there’s no need to be overly concerned.