Can newborn intestinal gas cause difficulty in passing stool?

Gas accumulation in newborns may lead to difficulty passing stool. This is generally caused by poor gastrointestinal function. Parents can give the child oral medication to promote gastrointestinal motility, as well as some warm water to stimulate intestinal movement and facilitate smoother bowel movements. Abdominal massage may also help enhance intestinal motility, while taking probiotics orally can regulate gastrointestinal function and aid digestion and absorption.