How to Treat Newborn Constipation
Just like adults, babies can also suffer from constipation. Newborn constipation is a condition where
stools become hard causing pain to the baby.
Babies that suffer constipation will have trouble or pain during their bowel movements. There is no normal
number or schedule for a baby's bowel movements, but a newborn baby usually passes a stool after each
feeding.
If your baby's bowel movements are becoming less frequent than usual, your baby might be
constipated. However, infrequent and harder stools are not only the signs of constipation in newborn babies.
Very liquid stools can also be a sign that your baby is constipated.
There are several things that can cause constipation in babies. If you are feeding your baby with formula, it
is possible that the formula contains something that causes your baby's constipation. You may need to
switch to other brands, but make sure that you consult your baby's doctor first.
Breast-fed babies on the other hand, rarely suffer from constipation. So breastfeeding your baby is always the
best thing to do.
Another possible cause of constipation is solid food. The first solid food that you feed your baby with during feeding
transition period, such as rice cereal, is low in fiber.
Newborn constipation may also be a result of dehydration, as the lack of fluid will produce hard, dry
bowel movements.
Although uncommon, illness can also cause newborn constipation. You definitely need to check with your
baby's doctor about this.
There are some things that you can do to treat your baby's constipation. You can try to
get your baby some exercise by moving his/her legs gently
do massage your baby's belly
switching to different brand of formula
switching to other type of solid food if your baby is in feeding transition period.
Whatever you do to treat your baby's constipation, make sure that you consult your baby’s doctor first.
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