When the baby's physiological functions are not fully developed, constipation often occurs. At this time, parents need to relieve the baby's constipation by massaging the stomach. However, many parents do not use massage methods correctly to make the baby's intestines and stomach wriggle. So how to massage the abdomen when a baby is constipated?
Massage in a clockwise direction. In traditional Chinese medicine massage methods, clockwise massage of the abdomen is for diarrhea, and counterclockwise massage of the abdomen is for supplementation. Therefore, massaging the baby's abdomen clockwise can increase intestinal peristalsis, and following the clockwise direction is also the direction of intestinal peristalsis, which is of great help to the baby's smooth bowel movements.
Massage around the navel. When a baby is constipated, parents can also massage in a circular motion around the baby's belly button, which can circulate the blood in the baby's abdomen and promote the continuous contraction of the stomach smooth muscle. After strengthening the peristalsis ability in the abdomen, the relief of constipation will be more obvious.
When a baby has constipation and needs massage, the technique used to massage the baby's abdomen must be even and gentle, with a certain amount of force, but do not press down on the baby's abdomen forcefully. It is easy to damage the organs in the baby's body, and in order to achieve the best effect during massage, the baby should be massaged after urinating, when they are not too full or hungry.
