Constipation

Subject: Midwifery III (Theory)

Overview

Constipation happens when the tools are inconsistent and difficult, requiring the infant to strain while passing feces. It is related to a lack of fluid intake. It is uncommon in breastfed babies. Because of incorrect formula, this condition is most commonly found in artificially fed infants. Other reasons for constipation include a lack of fluids and an imperforated anus, which does not produce enough milk. Constipation can be relieved by drinking more water, drinking glucose water, drinking boiling water frequently, and drinking plenty of breast milk. Constipation can be relieved by stimulating the anal sphincter using lubrication on the fingertips.

Constipation occurs when the tools are infrequent and difficult, requiring the infant to strain when passing feces. It is caused by a lack of hydration intake. It is uncommon in breast-fed babies.

Causes

Because of inaccuracies in the formula, this condition is most commonly seen in artificially fed infants.
Inadequate fluid intake
Anus imperforates, not producing enough milk

Management

Constipation can be relieved by drinking more water, drinking glucose water, drinking heated water on a regular basis, and drinking plenty of breast milk.
If the baby is still unable to pass stool normally following the foregoing measures, feed 1 tsp milk twice daily.
Applying lubricant to the fingertips stimulates the anal sphincter.
If the foregoing measures fail or if there is abdominal distension, visit a doctor.

Things to remember

Constipation occurs whenever the tools are irregular and difficult, requiring the infant to strain when passing feces.
It is caused by a lack of hydration intake.
It is uncommon in breast-fed babies.
Most commonly found in artificially fed infants as a result of faulty formula.
Other reasons for constipation include a lack of fluid intake and an imperforated anus, which does not produce adequate milk.
Constipation can be relieved by drinking more water, drinking glucose water, drinking heated water on a regular basis, and drinking plenty of breast milk.
Constipation can be relieved by stimulating the anal sphincter with lubricant applied to the fingertips.

Questions and Answers

What does constipation mean?

Constipation is referred to when stools are firm and infrequent, making it difficult for the baby to pass them. It results from not drinking enough water. In a baby who is breastfed, it is unusual.

What are the causes of constipation?

Among the reasons for constipation are:

Due to faulty formula, artificially fed infants are most frequently encountered.
Insufficient hydration
Anus imperforate, not producing enough milk