Question
Why does a newborn under a month old not defecate for four to five days?
Answer
This could be due to pediatric constipation. General solutions include drinking more water, adjusting the mother’s diet structure for breastfeeding, and maintaining a light diet. The mother should also drink more water. Abdominal massage in a clockwise direction can be performed on the newborn, with the navel as the center, gently rubbing the abdomen from left to right, and repeating this process. If defecation does not occur for several days, a pediatric enema can be used.