Why does the newborn not poop?

Many mothers have reported that their newborns do not defecate, so many mothers are particularly worried and want to know as soon as possible why their newborns do not defecate. In order for you to have a comprehensive understanding, let’s take a look at the introduction below. I believe that through the detailed introduction below, you will be able to find out some reasons why newborns do not defecate.

Condition Analysis: Newborns cannot defecate regularly because their defecation mechanism is not fully developed. They often have a lot of stool. The nerves in the rectal wall feel the expansion pressure, triggering reflex defecation. This is why some babies only defecate once every few days. Newborns who do not defecate for a few days are not necessarily constipated. The way to determine whether a newborn is constipated is to observe the stool characteristics. If the characteristics are normal, it is normal not to defecate for a few days.

Suggestions: Treatment of constipation in breastfed infants: Breastfeed as much as possible, because breastfed infants are less likely to develop constipation. If constipation occurs, you can feed digestive aids such as Mommy Love. Massage the abdomen appropriately: Massage the lower left abdomen. If you feel a cord-like object, gently massage it from top to bottom to encourage the stool to be discharged downward. Properly massage the child's anus: this can induce physiological reflexes and promote defecation. Or use paraffin oil, enema, small soap bars, etc. to relieve constipation

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 each time, once in the morning and once in the evening. This can help speed up the baby's intestinal peristalsis and make the baby have 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. 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.

Through the detailed understanding above, I believe you also understand why the newborn does not defecate? If the time is too long, then as a mother, you must use some of the abdominal massage methods introduced above and other methods for effective treatment. If it still does not work, you must send it to the hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible to see what happened.