Question
The newborn was born 7 days ago and had normal bowel movements for the first few days, but has not had a bowel movement for the last two days, with normal urination. Suspecting insufficient breast milk, sometimes fed formula milk. Problems started on the 5th day after birth, with an unknown cause. No treatment has been given in the past, and what kind of help is needed now?
Answer
Non-painful methods can be used to relieve constipation. (1) Gently rub the baby’s abdomen with your palm, centered around the navel, from left to right in a jumping motion, massage 10 times, rest for 5 minutes, and then massage another 10 times, repeating this process 3 times. (2) Place the baby on their stomach, hold the baby’s legs and perform stretching exercises, extending and flexing a few times each, a total of 10 times, then single-leg flexion and extension for 10 times. (3) Apply an ointment (such as Penciclovir Ointment) to the baby’s anal opening, place a soft paper pad, and gently press on the anus, performing this slowly 10 times. Generally, this will soon induce a bowel movement or defecation. Survival care: