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My little boy is 3.5 weeks now. I have been breastfeeding him all along. The doctor diagnosed him with colic and acid reflux yesterday. I was hoping that by breastfeeding, I wouldn't run into these type of digestive problems. Any ideas...would formula maybe be a better choice at this point? ↓
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| Name: Tee | Date: Jul 19th, 2005 3:26 PM |
| Hi, at this point formula would be a better decision than the breast milk because acid reflux and colic is no joke for an adult, let alone a baby! Because of the acid reflux in your system, the baby has contracted it so the best thing would be is to get some formula that is low in fat and give it to the baby. Soy milk will probably be just as good because if the baby has been diagnosed with acid reflux then there is a great chance that he or she will be more prone to being lactose intolerant. ↑ |
| Name: tdcurry | Date: Sep 6th, 2005 11:13 PM |
| No, don't stop breastfeeding because of colic and acid reflux. First look carefully at what you are eating. Some babys are very sinceative to foods there mothers are eating. Call at lactation consultant or chat online and you will find more advice. Breastfeeding is the best way to feed you child ↑ |
| Name: Tia | Date: Sep 9th, 2005 1:01 AM |
| My son spit up a lot and was very gassy and cranky. I was told it probably was something I was eating. I watched my diet very carefully and things did not change. I breastfed for 13 months. Once I put my son on regular milk we noticed his symptoms became more severe. At 27 months he was finally tested and found to be allergic to milk proteins which included my breast milk from day 1. He suffered malnutrition resulting in a series of developmental delays. He now has a series of intestinal problems and is also autistic. I am not discourage breastfeeding at all. I am currently pregnant with baby #2 and intend on breastfeeding him/her. I would insist on an allergy test and don't let the doctor sway your decision. Breastmilk allergies are very rare but do exist. If changing your diet does not help get your son tested for a milk allergy. If you decide to go to formula and your sons symptoms don't change your doctor may just keep telling you to try different brands to avoid what may be a severe problem. It's better to be safe then have the child suffer. ↑ |
| Name: Michele | Date: Sep 9th, 2005 4:39 AM |
| My first son had colic. I told the lactation consultant that I thought bf babies weren't supposed to do that!! She said they do, but it would be much worse witha bottle because of the air. My second had reflux and I was told the same thing, that breast is still best, this time by the pediatrician. However we did give him zantac for 9 months and that did wonders!! Don't stop breastfeeding, but do watch what you eat! Gassy foods like cabbage, onions and spicy foods can make colic worse. ↑ |
| Name: texas chic | Date: Sep 9th, 2005 3:30 PM |
| hopefully your baby will improve over time...for some it "magically" disappears around 3 or 6 mos...No Joke! One day and Bam...happy baby! sometimes the colic is just a certain periods of the day...so you can't really blame what you eat...just stick with it! It will get better! :) ↑ |
| Name: laura | Date: Sep 22nd, 2005 8:35 AM |
| my grandbaby is 3 months old and has colic she is real hungry what can i give her as far as baby food ? ↑ |
| Name: Michele | Date: Sep 22nd, 2005 8:39 AM |
| rice cereal is always good to start with and is even given to premies for reflux to make the formula or bm thicker. I am a neonatal ICU nurse. They say to wait until 6 months for solids, my son was 10 lb 10 oz and he wasn't waiting lol ↑ |
| Name: amena | Date: Sep 22nd, 2005 9:12 AM |
| I am breastfeeding my son who is now 11 months old. When he was only a couple weeks old we started to notice some acid reflux and the doctor said that it was very common in young babies because the sphincter muscle between the esophagaus and stomach is still very weak. We started to make sure we burped him well and let him sleep on a slight incline as the doctor suggested. He also had a short bout of colic which stopped after I cut dairy intake in my own diet. I know it is frustrating because I went through the same thing, but I find it hard to believe that formula is ever a better decision than breastmilk. However I'm sure there are severe circumstances sometimes, I think they are rare. I would definitely talk to a lactation consultant though. I've found that they often have a lot more knowledge than the pediatrician when it comes to breastfed babies. Good luck and hang in there. ↑ |
| Name: Louise | Date: Sep 26th, 2005 1:18 PM |
| i am breastfeeding,my son is 4weeks and has colic.what is acid reflux? ↑ |
| Name: ONI 2 TIA | Date: Sep 27th, 2005 5:59 PM |
| the same exact thing happened with one of nephews...he would spend like two weeks out of every month in the hospital, and the doctors couldn't figure out why...finally his mom took him to St. Jude's childrens hospital in Memphis where they did an extensive allergy test...he is allergic to everything! milk proteins, cheese, any kind of treenut, rice....rice flour is an ingrediant in alot of foods as well as milk protein....but because he was always so sick, and had chronis ear infections, he now has hearing aids and speech therapy. you are so right, a mother instinct will almost always tell her when something is not right with her child. ↑ |
| Name: Mary | Date: Oct 1st, 2005 7:00 PM |
| Dear Sue, I would recommend contacting a LaLeche League Support Group in your area. The one I contacted when I was nursing was non-biased... that is, they didn't think it was the end of the world if I chose not to breastfeed. What happened was when I went to the group, however, is that I got a large pool of women (some of who had had several children and nursed them all and who had been in the group for a long time) who had a wide range of experiences that they could share with me. What I found out from them is that cow's milk (in ANY form) in the mom's diet is the single largest cause of colic in nursing babies. I found out whey (a by-product of making milk) upset my kid's tummy (it was in the frozen dinners I was eating because I was too tired to cook), as did the occassional chocolate bar I would eat - the milk in the chocolate got him. I could literally see the change in his ease within 24 hours of eating, or of stopping eating, anything containing milk. Also, experienced LaLeche League Area Directors can also give advice on baby's position when nursing to help ease stress on that connection between esophagus and stomach. Last, rely on your mother's instinct in case there's something more complicated going on in your baby's body... if you think he needs more tests, ask for them. And, congratulations on your baby!!! ↑ |
| Name: Erika | Date: Nov 3rd, 2005 6:15 PM |
| My son is 5 weeks old and have been breastfeeding him right along. All of a sudden he seems to be spitting it all up (it seems like, anyway) right after I feed him. Is it common for a child to develop an allergy to my breastmilk at this stage? I haven't been eating anything different then I have been right along. Any ideas?? ↑ |
| Name: Michele | Date: Nov 4th, 2005 12:09 PM |
| No, they don't get allergic to your breastmilk. If you are eating a bland diet and I even tried soy milk for me, but nothing stops the spit up it probably is reflux just from a week muscle on top of the stomach. Formula would be more irritating coming up as bm is thinner. My son had to be on zantac until he was about 9 months old and it completely fixed things! Talk to your dr! ↑ |
| Name: christine | Date: Nov 4th, 2005 8:22 PM |
Hi, my second daughter was also colicky and breastfed; I didn't find out until she was 3 years old that she was allergic to milk, because I thought milk allergies were exclusive to cow's mile. With us, it caused behavioral issues with her. Breastmilk or formula, it didn't matter. We had to totally stop all milk prouducts for a week before I saw a difference, but our dr. thougt we were crazy when I explained her reaction. She told us two tums/day would replace the calcium (she was 3 y/o by then). No more ear infections after I took her off of milk, either. She had tubes and STILL got ear infections with them while drinking milk. There is a ton of info. on allergies, but a lot of people will think you are crazy, but it doesn't matter when your child is finally tolerable and pleasant instead of in pain that they have become so accustomed to it is thier normal state. It's worth looking into, although not true for every child. She is almost eight, and outgrew her allergies about 1-2 years ago.
Good Luck. ↑ |
| Name: concern mom | Date: Dec 16th, 2005 2:38 PM |
| I'm not producing any milk, I pump and might max 2oz. What should I do? ↑ |
| Name: kelly | Date: Jan 17th, 2006 6:16 PM |
| dont give up, I have been there with both of my babie, and it only gets worse with formula and regular milk. People told me the same thing, and the times that I gave it to my daughter, she was worse,. My son would not take any formula, and both of them had soy and milk allergies. Keep breastfeeding, and what worked for me may not work for you, but I stopped dairy and that made a big difference, good luck and dont give up ↑ |
| Name: Fiona | Date: Jan 20th, 2006 5:43 PM |
| Infant Colic can often be due to lactose intolerance. This can be relieved with the aid of lactase drops. My health visitor told me about this product (Colief) which might help. My baby was screaming and screaming every evening and it was exhausting as well as being painful for him. I tried the drops and within 24 hours the pain had completely gone!!! I was amazed!!! They are a bit expensive - £9.99 for a bottle, but they were well worth buying! I can thoroughly recommend this stuff..... ↑ |
| Name: Dawn | Date: Mar 6th, 2006 12:49 PM |
| I disagre with Tee. Acid reflux is not due to the type of milk a baby (or anybody) drinks. It's got to do with an immature digestive system, specifically a sphincter in the stomach. There is no completely known cause for colic. Don't stop breastfeeding unless you just want to. You may find that you'll be in a worse situation with the formula than with the beastmilk. Breastmilk is extremely easy on the infant, more so than formula. There are some suggestions that I just read about and some encouragement from a physician. Do a google search for Breastfeeding and Colic. Then read the article about Breastfeeding a Colicky Baby (or something like that). It's really good and informative. I'm dealing with a similar situation myself. My baby has reflux and has incosolable crying episodes. She does better when I put her in my sling and carry her, saves my arms. My pediatrician also suggested warm, diluted chamomile or peppermint tea and also a hot water bottle on her belly. Don't let the water be too hot and place something between it and your baby's skin. This will get better. It's hard now, but hang in there. I firmly believe that breastfeeding is the best thing we can do for our children. Colic and Reflux happen with many babies and it doesn't discriminate between formula and breastmilk. ↑ |
| Name: Patty | Date: Mar 12th, 2006 3:48 AM |
| Hi. I am breastfeeding my daughter who was born on Feb 27, 2006 and she started spitting up a couple of times. The pediatrician said she had reflux and prescribed her Zantac. I am scared to give it to her. I don't lay her on her back now and I make sure she is burped really good and I make sure she doesn't "overeat." I also lay her on her side and on a pillow to keep her slightly inclined. It has helped tremendously. I wouldn't quit breastfeeding if I were you. Formula tends to cause more problems than anything because it isn't what your baby naturally needs. You will probably end up having to change the formula many times to find the right one for your baby. Hope this helped. :-) ↑ |
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