Question
A three-month-old baby has not had a bowel movement for more than ten days and is continuously passing smelly gas. The baby is primarily fed breast milk and has taken probiotics but with no effect. When helping the baby defecate, the baby strains but still cannot pass stool. The baby has previously used glycerin suppositories for defecation, but is not using them now.
Answer
Constipation may be caused by the baby’s intestinal dysfunction or imbalanced flora. It is recommended that the mother of the baby increase her intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy foods. Oral probiotics can be taken, which contain a large amount of intestinal probiotics and water-soluble dietary fiber, capable of increasing gastrointestinal motility, promoting the metabolism of waste and toxins, clearing body waste, and maintaining intestinal cleanliness. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!