What to do if newborns are often constipated

Constipation refers to dry and hard stools. Indigestion is one of the common causes of constipation in infants, which can usually be corrected through dietary adjustments. Inadequate diet, improper food ingredients, intestinal dysfunction, physical and physiological abnormalities, etc. can also cause constipation in infants and young children. Constipation is one of the common diseases in babies. Repeated or long-term constipation in babies is a headache for mothers. Can constipation be prevented? How can I relieve my baby’s constipation symptoms?

① Change the dietary structure: Breastfeeding is advocated. Breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to a balanced diet and should not overeat high-protein foods such as eggs, beef, shrimp, crabs, etc. They should eat more vegetables and fruits as much as possible. When a breastfed baby suffers from constipation, you can add additional laxative foods, such as sweetened vegetable juice, orange juice, honey water, sweetened condensed milk, etc.

② Artificially fed babies are prone to constipation. The amount of milk they feed can be appropriately reduced, and complementary foods can be added, such as adding sugar to milk, feeding honey, pear juice, orange juice, tomato juice, vegetable juice, etc., to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation. Young children can eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, sweet potatoes, etc.

③ For malnourished children, their nutrition should be strengthened and their physical strength should be increased so that the abdominal and intestinal walls can be thickened and their tension can be increased, thereby improving the symptoms of constipation.

④ Develop good bowel habits. It is recommended that children have a bowel movement once a day, preferably after dinner. Do not change your bowel movement time or reduce your bowel movement frequency at will unless absolutely necessary. For children with constipation, they can be asked to squat before defecation to increase abdominal pressure, or the abdomen can be massaged in a clockwise direction to promote intestinal peristalsis and achieve the purpose of defecation.

The above introduces what to do if a newborn is constipated. Constipation is a common and stubborn disease in children. If parents can understand some medical knowledge and give their children proper feeding and correct guidance on good living habits, I believe that the child’s constipation can be cured.