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Breastfeeding And Colic – Learn The Relationship Between The Two
The Value Of Breastfeeding
When a baby is born, doctors always advise the mother to breastfeed the baby, as the milk is just rightly constituted and contains antibodies which prevent the baby from getting viruses and keeps bad bacteria out.
It has been learnt through research that an infant can be breastfed till it is 4 years old. Since it will have teeth by this time, mothers may use a pump or go ahead with artificial milk.
When a baby cries continuously, it is usually colic, and this is something parents need to deal with as it will eventually subside after about 4 months.
There are many doctors who feel that it is the breast milk that causes colic.
There are a couple of reasons that this may happen – one is, that while the baby sucks milk it also absorbs air, so the mother should allow the baby to burp after a meal.
The second reason could be the food that the mother has taken which could be gaseous and this is passed on to the infant through the milk from the breast and colic is the result.
Different Ways To Relieve The Baby
There is no real indication as to colic in a baby as a result of being breastfed, because it is even more frequent in bottle-fed babies. However, the food that is eaten should be made a note of, so anything that upsets the infant can be eliminated.
A dietician can always help with recommending correct foods.
Some of the ways in which you can deal with this is to observe your diet, see that the baby burps and also carry the infant or sing some songs to put him to sleep.
Another way is to place a CD player near the crib with some nursery rhymes so that outside sounds can be shut out.
During the day, a warm bath could help – just as it relieves tension in adults, the same could apply to the baby.
If the teeth have already appeared, then the baby can be soothed with a pacifier. This will help all around.
There is no harm done if the doctor diagnoses the child as having colic – it is normal and the non-stop crying and anger bouts can be dealt with. It may be difficult for first time parents, but as time passes they will know exactly what to do to help and relieve the infant.
It should be understood by parents that this a phase and will pass after the first few months – they will do all they can to help the child and relieve the pain – also it is hereditary as either one or both of the parents might have had it.
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Can my new 6 week old daughter be effected by a heavy amount greens. We make a morning drink that blends cucumbers, green leaf lettuce, and curly parsley. I know the parsley acts as a diuretic for us, and that our bodies alkaline levels rise with the drink but how might this effect our baby?
I know that things get passed from my wife to our daughter in the milk just wondering about this?
Talk to your doctor or a lactation consultant. There are few off limit items for breastfeeding moms, unlike during pregnancy, but regardless I doubt you’re taking in dangerous quantities for your baby though if you’re healthy.
Is my old school friend strange? I just realised this?
One of my old school friends has always been very religious. I have not heard from her in years but came across her facebook page. She was saying that women should cover up when breastfeeding because God thinks it is immodest. WTF.
Her page sounds bizarre and her ideas sound warped. What happened to being open minded and accepting? I am glad I am not her friend anymore.
She was my friend but she was also two faced, being nice sometimes and then backstabbing me.
Kathryn, I laughed at what you said. I must be strange to attract them.
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3rd baby due in Feb 2010, Tips on breastfeeding for the 1st time?
Hi,
I have two little girls who i bottle fed,
This time i would love to give breastfeeding a chance
I am a very shy and nervous person and i get blushed and go red very easy, lucky me..eh?
Anyway, i was wondering, if I bought the dual breast pump and used it at home when i get home with my baby, but this means that i have to actually breastfeed my baby in the hospital for the duration im there, this means in front of people and stuff.
I cant do this, I would love advise from mothers who feel like this and how did you cope or any tips at all from you amazing breastfeeding mothers
Thanks so much
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Why do so many parents feel the need to judge other parents?
I see it all the time here. Parents judging others for breastfeeding, or not breastfeeding, circumcising or not circumcising, homeschooling or public schooling, this discipline or that discipline, the list goes on and on.
Don’t most parents make these choices with the best interest of the child at heart? So, isn’t that what is more important? Why come off so judgmental toward other who have a different view point, when you could kindly suggest your ideas, and then leave it at that?
Because some people will always think they are the perfect parents and that everyone else should bow down to their authority.
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I have always sworn by “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding” and “The Breastfeeding Book”. I have a baby shower this weekend for my cousin and wanted to pick up a copy of either for her, but they are not carried at our BabiesRus. They did have a copy of “The Nursing Mother’s Companion” though. I flipped through it a bit and it seemed pretty good, so I opted to pick it up instead of drive all the way across town to see if it is carried elsewhere.
So, how does it compare to the above mentioned books?
Also, I was planning on slipping the number of some local lactation consultants in the book for her, good idea or no? I know she is planning on breastfeeding, but she is getting some pretty cruddy advice about it from some of our family members and I want to offer her as much support as she can get!
Eh, it’s alright. A friend of mine was given an excerpt of it in her Enfamil diaper bag the hospital gifted her (she gave birth in a different hospital than me) and I read it a bit.
It’s not terrible, it doesn’t give any inaccurate advice (the two month excerpt didn’t anyway), but it isn’t exactly thorough either. I’d call it a decent starter book, based on what I read, maybe it gets more detailed further on.
I definitely think slipping her the numbers is a great idea.
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It cannot be emphasized enough that breast milk is the best source of nutrition you can give to your baby. A complete food source specially formulated for your baby, breast milk contains all the nutrients (there is at least 400), hormones and antibodies your baby needs for optimal development. Despite many attempts to mimic breast milk, no formula has ever succeeded to replicate all the benefits that breast milk provides.
As your baby grows, your breast milk will change to suit whichever stage of development your baby is at. Your breast milk is tailored for your baby and your baby alone – no formula can boast such claims. Aside from the brain building, infection fighting benefits of breast milk, breastfeeding also helps to nurture a special bond between you and your baby. The skin-to-skin contact, cuddling and holding involved during breastfeeding is an important part of a baby’s development that is not only beneficial to baby but to you as well.
Okay, so we know that breastfeeding is beneficial to you and your baby, but how does one get started?
Ideally, you should begin breastfeeding your baby as soon as possible after delivery. Let your doctor know about your decision to breastfeed your baby and ample opportunity can be arranged for you to nurse your baby while you are still in the delivery room. This first nursing session is one of the most important sessions because a baby’s root reflex (the urge to suckle) is strongest right at birth and begins to diminish the longer you wait.
At this stage, your breasts are producing a substance known as colostrum that contains important antibodies that help protect your baby from infections and to line your baby’s intestines to prepare them to receive full milk. Colostrum will continue to be produced for the first 3-5 days after delivery before the breast begins to produce mature milk.
Breastfeeding for the first time can be quite a challenge and it is important to get as much support as possible. If you aren’t sure how to go about it, get help from the hospital’s lactation consultant, or a good friend or family member who has breastfed a baby before. Having the right support can sometimes make the different between mothers who persist with breastfeeding and those that eventually give up. Remember that breastfeeding is an art that will require a lot of patience and practice.
If your baby has trouble finding or staying on your nipple, don’t panic. Remember that there are two inexperienced individuals in the picture – you and your baby – and you both need time to adjust to one another and develop a nursing relationship. It is important to learn how to get a correct latch, position yourself comfortably and to break the suction when you need to. Make sure you have learned these three things before you leave the hospital.
A proper latch at the start should not be painful. However, nursing during the early days can cause your nipples to feel raw. This sensitivity will eventually subside – but be prepared for it to last a couple of weeks. Applying a barrier cream like Bepanthen after each nursing can help to lessen the sensitivity. Because of this initial tenderness, it can be difficult to tell if the pain is from an improper latch. If you aren’t sure, check with the lactation consultant. With a proper latch, the baby’s mouth should cover most of the areola (the darkened skin).
If your baby hasn’t gotten a proper latch, break the suction and start again. It is important to ensure that your baby learns how to latch properly and not to continue nursing if your baby has latched on poorly. If allowed to continue, your baby will develop a bad habit of latching on poorly which is not only painful for you in the long run but makes feeding time more inefficient for your baby.
During the first few days, you should nurse frequently because the more often you nurse, the more quickly your mature milk will come in and the more milk you will produce. A good practice to adopt is to breastfeed for 10-15 minutes per breast at least 8 – 10 times a day. If for, any reason, you are not able to nurse your baby, you can help encourage your breasts to produce more milk by applying a breast pump to it. One recommendation is to use an electric pump on the lowest setting for as long as you would otherwise nurse your baby.
Crying during the early days is often a sign of hunger and it is important to feed your baby before he or she starts crying. Sometimes this may mean waking up your baby to begin breastfeeding. You may also find that your baby falls asleep easily during feeding. Jaundiced babies, especially, tend to be very lethargic and often don’t wake up for feeds. They especially need to be woken up to feed because breast milk helps them to excrete bilirubin (which is the breakdown product of red blood cells that causes jaundice). A good guide to follow is to wake your baby up if it has been four hours since the last feed.
About the Author
Shen-Li is a stay-at-home-mum dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in parenting. She has a formal educational background and former work experience in healthcare. If you enjoyed this article, visit her blog Babylicious and follow her as she learns how to raise a happy, confident and successful person.
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men and women alike…Would you agree that breastfeeding in public is perfectly fine?
why or why not? Personally, i think it is fine that people get used to it because there is NO exposture of the nipple or areola. AND it’s perfectly natural. why should women be stuck in a dank room while outside is nice fresh air and you get so observe other people. explain to me the cons of breastfeeding in public.
as i have said before, the nipple is not showing and never will. GET OVER IT AND GET ITH THE TIMES PEOPLE. WOMEN SHOULD NOT BE SHUNNED FOR BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC AND I AM GOING TO BREASTFEED IN PUBLIC WHETHER PEOPLE LIKE IT OR NOT. ARREST ME FOR DOING SOMETHING NATURAL, FINE.
1 million percent support public breastfeeding. Why not? My child is hungry, my child will be fed regardless of where I am. I don’t care if I’m on the city bus, in a food court at the mall or a public event. He will get fed if he wants it.
And screw these “Feed your baby in the bathroom or under a blanket” people..I don’t, nor do any of them, eat in a public restroom or under a blanket, so why should I force my son to do so?
They don’t like it..look the other way. I refuse to starve my son.
Funny thing is..you get scolded for breastfeeding in public, and for bottle feeding in public, whether breast milk or formula. These days, Moms cannot win.
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