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Baby Crying All The Night.

Colic and Breastfeeding - How to Avoid Problems
Colic and Breastfeeding problems sometimes go hand-in-hand. You may have experienced having one of those sleepless nights as your Baby cries and is inconsolable. Despite your attempts to soothe him, nothing seems to work. As a parent, this is both a stressful and troubling time. You wonder if you're doing something wrong, if perhaps you aren't able to parent effectively. You may even worry that your child is very sick, despite the doctor's reassurance to the contrary. Fortunately, if breastfeeding is part of the underlying cause for
 the colic, there are many things you can do to help reduce the crying and fussiness. 
The first step to helping your baby's colic and breastfeeding problems is to rule out other causes. Your baby's doctor will want to run tests to be certain that your little one is otherwise healthy, and that there is no cause for serious concern. Once this is established, you may want to try modifying your diet a little at a time to see if this helps with colicky symptoms. Sometimes, what parents think is colic is actually just a problem with gassiness due to the types of food in the mother's diet. Babies have also been known to have colic and breastfeeding issues when the mother consumes lots of spicy or acidic foods as well.
Another issue to consider is effective latching - if your baby isn't latching on correctly when she feeds, then she may be swallowing a lot of air. This will also cause gassiness and pain which results in colicky symptoms around mealtimes. The best means to combat this issue is to try out different ways to help your baby latch on. For new mothers, assistance from a nurse or other professional may be helpful in establishing successful breastfeeding techniques that will minimize air swallowing.
Lastly, you may want to consider some natural remedies for colic in conjunction to breastfeeding. Sometimes the issue is that your baby's digestive system simply needs more time to mature. This can often be the case when an infant is a preemie, or has other underlying health issues. If that is the case, your baby's doctor may have other treatment options for you to consider. You can also ask your baby's pediatrician if infant gas drops at meal times are appropriate. Some babies have experienced great relief from using these types of products in conjunction with mealtimes.
No matter what option you choose, you should always remember that breastfeeding is what's best for your little one. As long as you take the steps to ensure that he gets the proper nutrients and is growing and thriving, you can rest assured that the colicky symptoms will eventually pass.


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