What to do if a newborn baby under one month old has bloated stomach

Dec 22, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
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What to do if a newborn baby has bloating

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Gas accumulation in newborns before one month of age is often caused by poor feeding habits. 1. Gently massaging the baby's abdomen can help stimulate intestinal motility and facilitate gas release and bowel movements. If necessary, medications that improve gastrointestinal motility may be used to relieve symptoms. Applying warm compresses to the abdomen and keeping the abdominal area warm are also recommended. 2. Probiotics such as Bifidobacterium triple viable capsules or Clostridium butyricum and Bacillus subtilis live bacterial preparations may be given to aid digestion. Avoid feeding the baby cold milk. If breastfeeding, mothers should maintain a light diet and avoid raw, cold, or irritating foods. Seek medical advice promptly if discomfort occurs. Parents should regularly monitor their baby's physical condition.