Babies are cute, but they are also prone to baby disorders that may affect their health in the long run. It is not enough that parents feed them right, clean them well, or provide them with adequate care that is due them. Parents should also take note of their bodily wastes particularly their poops or more commonly known as stools.
Babies, no matter how cuddly they look (which they really are) can be stricken with baby disorders such as the Newborn Constipation. Babies cannot talk and they sure can’t communicate well what they feel, especially if there is something wrong. That is why parents should be knowledgeable enough to see any signs of discomforts that may befall them.
What is Newborn Constipation?
Constipation in general is a severe or persistent condition wherein bowel movements happen less frequent than what is normal. It consists of dry and hard stools, which are difficult or painful to pass. Even though constipation is a common term, with typical patterns of bowel movements, they do vary widely from a person to another person. In general, adults who hasn’t defecated in 3 days or children who hasn’t pooped in 4 days are considered constipated. Babies, on the other hand, who are exclusively on a breast milk diet, can go 7 days without having the need to poop.
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Newborn Constipation?
1.Children who are constipated might feel a little bloated, have a swollen abdomen, suffer from a headache, or poop hard feces; or bleed, strain, or even feel pain during a bowel movement.
2.Months old babies who are constipated might cry, strain, arch their back, or draw their legs toward their abdomen during a bowel movement.
3.Newborns, on the other hand, might also strain, grunt, turn red face, and draw their legs toward their abdomen when their pooping a soft and normal stool. If a newborn baby’s stool in not hard, then the baby is not constipated.
Additionally, a doctor should be consulted if a 2 months old baby is constipated, or hasn’t had a bowel movement in 3 days or more, except for those babies who are breastfed exclusively. Also, if irritability or vomiting is present, a doctor should also be consulted without delay.
What are the Treatments for Constipation?
It is not surprising that sometimes the remedy for newborn constipation is just at home. But before you do any of these home remedies it is imperative that you still consult with your doctor for the best possible treatment. Here are some home treatments for constipation (except for breastfed babies):
To be taken orally:
•A daily dose of 1 ounce watered down prune juice.
•Give them rich in fiber foods like plums, prunes, peas, apricots, peaches, or pears.
•An oatmeal cereal mixed with mashed prunes.
•Prune or apple juice.
•A couple ounces of warm water.
To be administered:
•Baby Tummy Massage: Circular motion on the baby’s stomach.
•Warm Bath: To help the baby relax.
•Bicycle Exercise: Baby on its back then mimic a bicycle motion with their legs.
On extreme constipation, doctors might recommend the use of lactulose, maltsupex, colace, and glycerin suppository.
Constipation can really be a problem for both the baby and the parents. What parents should know about “Baby Poop” is that early on they should do some research about it. They should also talk to their pediatrician so that they can develop a strategic treatment when the time comes.
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Article Source: Baby Poop – The Newborn Constipation
just make sure you have lots of dietary fiber in your food and you will be able to reduce the chances of having Constipation.