How to rub the belly of a newborn baby with constipation

Many friends know that newborns may also suffer from constipation. After constipation occurs, the baby will not drink milk very much, and cannot defecate even if he wants to. His little face will also become red from holding it in. The mother will be very anxious at this time and does not know what to do. In fact, it is normal for the baby not to defecate for a few days occasionally. There is no need to use enema, just rub the baby's belly. So, how do you rub the belly of a newborn with constipation? Let’s take a look at it below.

If the baby is constipated, the stool will be dry and hard. The dry and hard stool will irritate the anus and cause pain and discomfort. The baby is afraid of defecation and dare not force it, so the stool cannot be expelled and the constipation will become more serious. In order to help the baby defecate smoothly, the mother can gently massage the baby's abdomen with the palm of her hand.

method:

Place the base of your palms against the baby's abdomen, with the navel as the center, and rub and push in the order of right upper abdomen - left upper abdomen - left lower abdomen - right lower abdomen, and repeat this process repeatedly. Each massage should last for 8-10 minutes, 2-3 times a day, until the constipation is improved. Then continue for 1-2 weeks to consolidate the effect. Abdominal massage can promote gastrointestinal blood circulation in the abdomen and increase intestinal peristalsis, which is very helpful in helping babies to defecate smoothly.

Constipation is caused by colon dysfunction, feces staying in the intestines for too long, and no water absorption. There are many reasons for baby constipation, including irregular diet and rest schedule, malnutrition and failure to develop a habit of regular bowel movements. In particular, improper diet is the main cause of constipation.

Diet is key

For breastfeeding babies, because they are fed with pure milk powder, some milk powders are particularly easy to cause internal heat, resulting in dry stools and constipation. Therefore, for babies in the breastfeeding period, it is best to breastfeed. If breast milk is not enough, mixed feeding can be used. Breast milk contains warm and laxative ingredients that can effectively prevent babies from getting constipated. Therefore, unless there are special circumstances, it is best for mothers to breastfeed until about 1 year old.

Mothers can increase water intake between feedings and pay attention to the proper combination of protein, carbohydrates and vegetable foods. Mothers can also add sugar or fruit juice (such as tomato juice, orange juice, etc.) to milk to stimulate intestinal peristalsis. For older babies, complementary foods such as vegetable puree, chopped vegetables, fruits, and porridge can be added. For older children, you can add coarser cereals, such as porridge made from corn flour, millet, oatmeal, etc.

The above is all about how to rub the belly of a newborn baby with constipation. I believe that mothers have learned how to rub the belly. If the baby is habitually constipated, the above method can be used on the baby. Usually it improves over time. It is best not to use enema as soon as the baby is constipated. Long-term use will lead to drug dependence, which is harmful to the baby's body. So you should pay attention to your baby’s diet and rub his belly frequently.