What should I do if my newborn baby has not had a bowel movement for four days?

The body functions of a newborn baby are still unstable, and the absorption and excretion of various foods are determined by the baby's natural constitution. We can use some massage techniques to promote gastrointestinal motility and promote baby's defecation. We can let the mother drink some honey water, which will have a good effect on the baby's defecation after being absorbed by the baby through breast milk. Difficult bowel movements are generally caused by an acidic pH value in the body. Mothers can eat more alkaline foods to effectively relieve constipation.

For newborns who do not defecate, we do not recommend the use of medication, because medications can cause great harm to children, so try not to use them. You can give your child some probiotic powder to improve intestinal function and enhance the baby's own gastrointestinal function. You can give your baby more warm water. Babies are prone to getting inflamed due to dehydration. You can massage his tummy and wait for him to defecate naturally.

The bowel movement of a newborn is also related to what it eats. If the baby does not defecate for several days, it may be that the baby is not full, so the first thing to do is to ensure that the baby is full every day. 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, children should be trained to have good bowel habits from the age of two months old, so that they 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 help children sleep well at night.

Consciously arranging the baby's bowel movements is very helpful for the baby to develop a habit of regular bowel movements. New mothers should be more careful when raising their children, observe the baby's growth at any time, and pay attention to the child's bowel movements at any time. If diarrhea or abdominal pain still occurs, go to the hospital in time to avoid making the child suffer and the adults anxious.