Written by Sofia S. on January 28, 2010 – 10:59 am
Noticing acid reflux in newborn babies is not an easy task to accomplish as there is a lot to accustom yourself with when taking care of the it. Constant consultations with the newborns pediatrician may play a key role in determining whether your baby is suffering from acid reflux or not and if indeed he [...]
Written by Sofia S. on January 4, 2010 – 5:36 pm
•Pediatrician •Lactation Specialist •Remedies •Possible Colic Triggers •Key Facts About Colics •Things to Avoid
Written by Sofia S. on January 4, 2010 – 3:46 pm
There is no other way for a baby to communicate his/her needs than crying. Since we have specified colic as a condition triggered in healthy babies, you must be able to differentiate it from true pathological situations that demand immediate pediatrician’s intervention and a different treatment. Before you start applying colic-soothing tactics, you [...]
Written by Sofia S. on January 4, 2010 – 2:53 pm
If you’re Breastfeeding your baby, you must understand the differences between Foremilk and Hindmilk. Milk comes out of your breast in TWO PHASES: Foremilk and Hindmilk.
Foremilk’s role is to cope with baby’s thirst. Foremilk comes out for the first few minutes of each Breastfeeding session, it’s of light white color, it’s thin like [...]
Written by Sofia S. on January 4, 2010 – 10:15 am
It is always important to investigate the various medical reasons for colic. If your pediatrician diagnoses your infant with colic, he should immediately investigate the possible causes.
Remember, the two most common medical reasons for colic are:
(1) gassiness, or (2) infant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
In order for these to be properly diagnosed, your pediatrician will [...]