The baby has not defecated for four days and has been farting a lot

We all know that when a newborn is just born, he cannot do many things by himself and needs the guidance of adults. Especially for defecation, because they have never done it before, it may be difficult for the first time. Some babies will not defecate for four days and will fart frequently. This is not only because the baby's digestive system is immature, but also because the defecation system is immature. So what should we do if the baby does not defecate and farts frequently for four days?

Newborns cannot defecate on a regular basis because their defecation mechanism is not fully developed. They often have a lot of stool. The nerves in the rectal wall feel the expansion pressure, triggering a reflex to defecate. This is why some babies only defecate once every few days. Stimulation with a thermometer can also cause them to defecate because it can trigger a reflex. Breastfed babies absorb breast milk more completely and have less stool. Some babies may only defecate once every few days, and not necessarily as they eat. Therefore, a newborn baby who has not defecated for a few days is not necessarily constipated. The way to determine whether a newborn baby is constipated is to observe the stool characteristics. If the characteristics are normal, it is normal not to defecate for a few days. Constant farting is also related to the baby's underdeveloped digestive function.

Suggestions: Make sure your baby drinks plenty of water and if bottle-feeding is required, make sure the milk powder is diluted. Proper abdominal massage and activities can increase intestinal motility and promote the discharge of stool.

Let the mother hold the baby, and then the father wipe the baby's buttocks with hot water. The baby will then reflexively exert force to defecate, and the effect is obvious. Other medicines should not be used as the baby is too young and will not have any good effect. You can also massage your baby's belly every day. Use your three middle fingers to massage around the baby's belly button in a clockwise direction for 5 minutes each time, once in the morning and once in the evening. This can help speed up the baby's intestinal peristalsis and produce a bowel reflex. In addition, good bowel habits should be trained for the baby from two months old, so that he or she can defecate on time, preferably in the early morning or before going to bed at night. Defecation in the morning is best, and defecation at night can make the baby sleep well at night. Having a bowel movement before meals can help your baby eat well, but don't have a bowel movement after meals. The mother should first observe the baby's bowel movements, and then consciously and regularly arrange bowel movements according to the baby's situation. During bowel movements, the mother should make "mmm mmm" sounds with him.

If you have not had a bowel movement for 3-4 days, you can use a suppository or a soap bar to squeeze into the anus to moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. But be gentle. Guidance:

Recommendation 1) Drink more water. You must drink more water. You can add milk companion to milk powder or water, 1 pack per day. Do not take milk powder, breast milk and calcium together. There should be a 2-hour interval, otherwise it may cause constipation and affect the absorption of milk and calcium. Not only will it not work, but it will have serious side effects.

.2) For breast-fed babies, mothers should pay attention to adjusting their diet structure, eat lighter food, and drink more water. 3) Massage the baby's abdomen clockwise twice a day, 5-10 minutes each time. 4) Eat more fruit and vegetable juice. Do not feed too fast each time, and the milk powder can be diluted.

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