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
CONTENTS : 1.Introduction 2.What Is Colic? 3.Possible Causes 4.Your Fault ? 5.Baby’s Fault ? 6.Can Colic Be Prevented? 7.Your Side 8.Baby’s Side 9.Anti-Colic Strategies 10.You’ll Need To Know 11.Emergency Tactics 12.My Way 13.Success Tips 14.Spread The Word 15.Resources •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
<——- 8. Baby’s Side 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 [...]
Written by Sofia S. on January 4, 2010 – 2:53 pm
<—– 7. Your Side 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, [...]
Written by Sofia S. on January 4, 2010 – 10:15 am
<—– 3. Possible Causes 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 [...]