Food and Baby Cries
My baby Cries!
Health professionals have suggested several theories revolving around what causes colic, but are yet to prove, any main source of it. Although they have pointed out, mothers consuming food containing an ingredient, allergen, which can be passed on to a breast fed child.
Also babies at this age(2-16weeks) have an under-developed gastrointestinal
system with their muscles being unable to function properly for processing food. This is perhaps two reasons that colic might occur.
Once other, rare medical symptoms have been professionally ruled out for the excessive crying, now the search begins for the offending foods that will most likely provide some comfort.
Some other medically recognize criteria for causing, worsening or influencing colic episodes: Lactose intolerance or intolerance to cow’s milk or powdered milk, and also hormonal changes in the infant’s body.
The nursing baby may find broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, garlic, or spicy foods in mother’s
diet often the cause uncomfortable gas or irritation.
Other foods that should be avoided would include caffeinated beverages, chocolate, nuts and possibly some dairy products or spices.
Another influence,can be Mother’s anxiety (post-partum depression) or even over-feeding.
Some other common offenders are Corn, wheat, and soy.
A note to those Breastfeeding mothers, foods eaten that produce gas,
DO NOT induce gas or crying into their babies.
Studies that involved more than 12,000 babies have shown, mothers who chosen to smoke during pregnancy, have almost twice the risk of having a baby with colic. Exposure to second hand smoke , it also appears, that an increased risk for your baby having colic, by the exposure of second hand smoke..
Caring for Colic Babies: Lots of loving Mom and Dad and patients!
The jiggling affect often helps to move painful bubbles through baby’s system.
Your baby may repond to Tummy rub
A baby who cannot be comforted, it may be just the right time, to simply hold them and validate their feelings.
Caring for a “Colicky baby” can be made up of challenges, followed by frustrations and exhaution.
From Todays Health, Moms and Dads, Colic is no-ones fault, so there is no need to burden yourself with extra stress and guilt.
Remember that your baby will outgrow it.
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