How to regulate the frequency of bowel movements of a 10-day-old newborn?

Newborns have just come into this world and are still in the stage of adapting to the new living environment, so their bodies will have different maladaptive reactions. Some babies eat very little, some have bloating, and some have constipation. Newborn constipation is a problem that bothers many parents, because the baby will cry incessantly because of stomach discomfort due to inability to defecate. So what should we do if our newborn is constipated?

Here we will talk about how to deal with constipation in newborns:

For babies who are exclusively breastfed, if the breast milk is sufficient and the baby's milk supply is good, the mother needs to pay attention to a balanced diet, appropriately increase vegetables, fruits, coarse grains and soups, and reduce fatty and high-protein foods;

In dry and sweaty conditions, the baby needs to be given appropriate amounts of water; regular living habits and regular bowel movements should be trained; more exercise should be done, and the baby can be carried while walking; the baby should be given manual massage: put four fingers together and massage the baby's belly button 3 circles clockwise and 3 circles counterclockwise (the baby must be turned back to prevent intussusception) and repeated several times; probiotics can be taken if necessary.

For babies who drink formula milk, the milk powder should not be too concentrated. Some mothers are afraid that their babies do not eat enough, so they make the milk powder very concentrated without authorization, which leads to increased protein intake and dry stools. In severe cases, it can affect the liver and kidney functions. Babies who drink milk powder or complementary foods need to drink more water, and you can also add vegetable and fruit juice between meals; train them to have a regular lifestyle and defecation; increase exercise, and the baby can be carried while walking; give the baby manual massage: put four fingers together on the baby's belly button and massage clockwise for 3 circles and then counterclockwise for 3 circles (the baby must be turned back to prevent intussusception) and repeat many times. Probiotics can be taken if necessary.

1. Lubricating laxatives: such as enema, which lubricate and stimulate the intestinal wall to soften the stool. The drug has a mild effect but is easily addictive, so it is not suitable for long-term use and is only suitable for emergency use.

2. Osmotic laxatives: Carbohydrate osmotic laxatives are mainly lactulose, which is hardly absorbed by the small intestine and is decomposed by intestinal flora in the colon without affecting their growth. They are more suitable for the treatment of chronic constipation.

3. Prokinetic drugs: such as domperidone (Metoclopramide), promote intestinal peristalsis by increasing gastrointestinal motility.

The above article introduces some methods that can relieve constipation in newborns. After the baby's stomach and intestines adapt, the constipation behavior will improve. Before that, you can use some topical medications to help your baby defecate. Normally, babies will have one to two bowel movements a day. It is abnormal if you don't have a bowel movement for several days. Develop the habit of your baby having bowel movements every day.