Question
The baby is over nine months old and has difficulty during bowel movements, often requiring the use of a lubricant to defecate. Sometimes, there are noises in the baby’s belly. The baby is currently breastfed, and this condition has persisted for a month.
Answer
Based on the description, the baby may be suffering from constipation. It is recommended to give probiotics to adjust intestinal function and use warm hands to gently massage the baby’s abdomen in a clockwise direction to promote peristalsis. It’s important to drink plenty of warm water daily. The mother should take precautions against the cold, and the diet should be light, easy to digest, avoiding spicy, irritating, greasy, fried, and cold foods. If necessary, a lubricant or soap can be used to aid defecation.