What should I do if my newborn baby has not defecated for 2 days?

I believe that the problem of newborn defecation is a problem that every new parent will encounter, and many young parents do not know how to understand the baby's physical condition from the stool. Some newborns have not had a bowel movement for 2 days, and they are very anxious. Some immediately take the child to the hospital for a series of examinations. In fact, some examinations are unnecessary. So what should we do when a newborn has not had a bowel movement for 2 days? Let’s all learn about it.

Some newborns often defecate only once every 2 to 3 days or 4 to 5 days, but the stool is not dry and is still soft or mushy. They have to hold their breath when defecating, and their face turns red as if defecation is difficult. This is actually not constipation.

If a newborn baby does not poop for several days, it may be that the baby is not full, so you must first ensure that the baby is full every day.

It depends on whether he excretes soft or hard stool. Constipation refers to the passage of hard, stringy or granular stools. You don't need to worry. This is the case for such a young baby. She hasn't developed the habit of defecating regularly every day, which means she can't defecate at all. You need to 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 at a time, once in the morning and once in the evening. This can help the baby speed up intestinal peristalsis and make the baby have a bowel reflex.

Children should be trained to have good bowel habits when they are 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, while defecation at night can help children sleep well at night. Having a bowel movement before meals can help children eat well, but not having a bowel movement after meals. The mother should first observe the child's bowel movements, and then consciously and regularly arrange bowel movements according to the child's situation. When defecating, the mother should make "mmm mmm" sounds with him.

Newborns cannot speak yet and cannot tell their parents whether they are feeling uncomfortable. Usually adults will experience stomach discomfort if they do not defecate for 2 days, but a newborn not having a bowel movement for 2 days does not mean that there is something wrong with him. Moreover, the baby is still young and often understands the above problems. Now the mother of the newborn should have some understanding of the issue of newborn bowel movements. Secondly, if the newborn has blood in his stool or other problems, it is recommended to go to the hospital for an examination.