In this article, I will talk about infantile colic, the nightmare of young parents and the plague of our age, the pain of colic in babies.
Infantile colic = It is not gas pain. These are crying attacks of unknown cause. It is a crying spell that occurs for no apparent reason, completely out of the blue, always at the same time if possible, as if there was no tomorrow. The baby frowns, draws his feet to his stomach, and looks like he is in pain. It is defined in the literature as "irritability and crying spells that last more than 3 weeks, occur at least 3 days a week, and exceed 3 hours a day", but no doctor says, "This baby has been crying for 2 weeks, go now, come back in a week." So take my definition in the previous sentence into consideration.
Look, what I will say now is very important: Colic pains are not seen in babies younger than 2 weeks. So, if a one-week-old baby is crying, he is probably hungry or there may be another underlying reason, consult your doctor immediately. We should not ignore conditions such as congenital heart diseases and kidney disorders.
I made the introduction long because the subject is important, there are fathers who spend a fortune to prevent their babies from crying. Unfortunately, there is no definitive solution to this problem that works for every baby. The method that works for one baby may not work for another. I will write down all the reasons and solutions that are thought to cause colic, take a position
Colic pains start in the 3rd week of life on average, reach the most intense level in the 8th week, then start to decrease and end in about the 4th month.
I first wrote the situations that cause colic under headings, and I will explain them all one by one: •Excessive breast milk and rapid breast emptying
•Foods consumed by the mother.
•Foods consumed by the mother.
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• Reflux
• Underdeveloped intestines
• Fatigue
• Excessive stimulus exposure
• Cigarettes (all evils mother)
If there is a lot of breast milk / the breast empties quickly, the baby makes a gark gark sound while breastfeeding. This indicates that the baby is swallowing air and causes colic. In such a case, express the breast for 1-2 minutes before breastfeeding and breastfeed. If the baby is still hungry after breastfeeding, you can give the expressed milk back to the baby
Sometimes the baby swallows air due to wrong breastfeeding technique. large part of the brown part of the breast All of it should be inside the baby's mouth. The baby's chin should touch your breast, and the nipple should be pushed as far as the palate if possible. If there is a gap, the baby will swallow air. Before breastfeeding, clean the nose and massage the abdomen. Breastfeed the baby by lying at an angle of 40-45 degrees. You reduce the possibility of swallowing air. If you are feeding with a bottle, there should be no air left in the teat, and the bottle holes should not be too large, otherwise there will be air again.
When breastfeeding, the first milk that comes out is light in color. This milk is lactose-rich foremilk and is difficult to digest. Then comes the hind milk, which is thick in consistency, rich in fat and has high nutritional value, and is easier to digest. Some babies are not satisfied after finishing one breast, and the mother moves directly to the second breast and continues breastfeeding. In this case, the baby gets the hard-to-digest foremilk again. My suggestion is that the mother should pump for 2 minutes (no more) before switching to the second breast and then breastfeed the baby.
The foods consumed by the mother can also cause colic pain in the baby. The usual suspects: Milk and dairy products, eggs, beef, seafood, gluten-containing foods, peanuts, soy, etc. Removing these products from the mother's diet can help treat colic, but there is an order of magnitude. An important detail: I'm not talking about "food allergy" here. Food allergy is a disease that requires close monitoring and causes symptoms such as eczema, bloody poop, and diarrhea. Colic is not an allergy, but a "difficulty digesting" condition. So don't switch to hypoallergenic foods right away!
Milk is a difficult food to digest. If the mother consumes a lot of dairy products, it passes into her own milk in large quantities and causes the baby to have difficulty digesting it. Cutting out dairy products may help reduce colic pain (yoghurt, buttermilk, butter, ice cream, milk cake and desserts are all included). If we have started a milk diet, starting the baby with a probiotic containing "Lactobacillus" and a drop containing "lactase enzyme" will increase the benefit (consult your doctor for the name of the drop). ).
If we do not benefit from the milk diet for 15 days, it is necessary to start the egg diet without stopping the milk diet. That is, both milk and dairy products and eggs are prohibited. If the 15-day double diet does not help, it is time for beef. In rare cases, you can try all of the above-mentioned tests with 15-day trials. It may be necessary to cut back on intake and go up to the 6-elimination diet. However, as I said, this is very rarely necessary and every stage must be done under the supervision of a doctor.
There is no real valve between the stomach and the esophagus. It has a thickened muscle layer, and since it is not fully developed in babies, it may remain loose and cause milk to escape from the stomach into the esophagus. This is called "reflux". Colic pains can sometimes occur as the first symptom of reflux, and the baby may benefit from anti-reflux treatment.
Intestinal development may take up to 4 months in some babies. Since digestion will be difficult with an underdeveloped intestine, colic pains may occur. The only solution is patience; as the intestine develops, colic pains will decrease. This is what some obstetricians call the "fourth trimester"
The baby, who gets used to the dim and quiet environment in the womb, may develop colic when exposed to too much light and sound in the outside world. Therefore, keeping babies away from excessive light and noise is effective in preventing colic. In fact, the baby is born with a shield that protects itself from the outside world in the first week. In a few weeks this shield disappears and abovvv. So friends, heaven is not under the feet of mothers in vain, we will try a little.
Friends, I listed the known causes of colic, but if you pay attention, I did not mention any problems arising during pregnancy or genetic predisposition. Because it has not been shown so far that pregnancy period or genetics have anything to do with infantile colic.
I would like to emphasize another important information. Infantile colic does not occur as a result of the attitudes of the parents. The situation can be exactly the same even if mom and dad do everything right. The best thing to do is to be rational about the baby's crying. Never blame yourself.
First rule: when the baby cries, take him in your arms and make him feel safe. Place the baby against your chest. You can use a kangaroo or sling. Hugging creates a feeling of security in the baby. Meanwhile, it is also helpful to apply small, intermittent, light strokes to the back.
Shake the baby rhythmically in your lap, stroller, bed, hammock (whatever you have). However, the intensity must be adjusted well; shaking too hard may cause undesirable results. It is also beneficial to take the baby for a stroll. Sometimes I even put them in the car It is even necessary to throw it.
You can also hold the baby on your lap using the "pressure application technique". The baby is held with its back to you, its tummy facing forward, and your arm on the baby's belly. The baby is gently pushed from the back. Thus, the intestine is compressed and movement is ensured.
Give the baby a warm bath and massage under water (there are massage videos on YouTube, choose one according to your joy). Massage is very important, friends. Especially if you have started a milk diet, be sure to start massages. If you want to sleep, then you will do the massage.
Incorporating these into a routine, providing a routine in the baby's life is a successful method in the treatment of colic. The routine of bathing at the same time every day, massaging at the same time, rocking at the same time, putting it to sleep, etc. has been shown to be effective in the treatment of colic.
Do not stop breastfeeding (there are doctors who recommend this). I don't recommend it, on the contrary, breastfeed more. As the baby sucks, he relaxes and releases gas. You can also give a pacifier. You can put a hot towel / cherry pit on the abdomen. Colic can be relieved with the muscle relaxant effect of heat.
The sound of blow dryer and vacuum cleaner really works, friends. There are even spotify/youtube recordings that contain only these sounds. (entrepreneurship all the way) Listening to classical music or singing simple songs can also relax the baby. A melody that the baby likes can be sung over and over again.
A study conducted in Turin showed that a mixture of fennel, licorice and chamomile is good for colic pain. But do not exaggerate, giving the baby one teaspoon a day is enough. The mother can also drink a glass of it, it will pass into her milk, it will be beautiful, stylish, wonderful.
As a last resort, if the baby cries a lot and cannot be silenced, you can get help from a suppository or syrup if your doctor deems it appropriate and prescribes it. (I can't name the medicine here, but I think everyone understands)
I saved the most wonderful information for last, friends. Golden tip: Be sure to sleep when the baby sleeps, do not watch the baby while he sleeps. Yes, he sleeps very sweetly, yes, it is a dream-like event; But as a mother, it is very important for you to get enough sleep and be fit in the treatment of colic. The development of a colicky baby is very good. He gains weight well and his neurological development is normal. It heals without leaving any permanent effects on the baby (No need to worry). To parents The important thing is to be patient and not to miss doctor's check-ups. I hope it was useful, regards.
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