Listen to this if you have a baby with colic

Listen to this if you have a baby with colic

If you have a baby diagnosed with colic, you’re not alone. Colic is a term frequently used during the newborn phase to describe babies who cry excessively without any apparent reason. However, it’s important to understand that colic is not a diagnosis but rather a symptom, often linked to feeding issues. In this post, we’ll delve into what colic truly means and how a thorough feeding assessment can address the root causes.

 

What is Colic?

Colic is often mistaken as a condition on its own. In reality, it’s a sign indicating something else might be wrong, typically related to feeding. Common feeding issues that manifest as colic include latch problems, milk transfer issues, meaning your baby is taking in too much air while feeding, or challenges related to foremilk and hindmilk balance. Other common issues could stem from oversupply or undersupply of milk, or even the timing of feedings.

The Importance of a Feeding Assessment

If someone has told you to simply wait for the colic to resolve on its own, it’s crucial to seek a different approach. A feeding assessment could be the key to understanding and addressing the issue. This involves a health professional observing a full feeding session and conducting an anatomical examination, both of the caregiver and the baby.

During this assessment, an oral examination of the baby is conducted while ensuring that your concerns are thoroughly heard and addressed. This personalized attention to your story can often reveal the answers needed to help settle your baby.

How to Seek Help

The journey begins with listening and understanding. When working with families, professionals often start by asking you to share your experiences from the beginning, because many insights lie within your story. You deserve to be heard and to have a thorough feeding assessment because the solution is often found in understanding your unique situation.

Conclusion

If you suspect that your baby’s colic is more than just a phase, consider reaching out for a professional feeding assessment. Understanding and identifying the underlying feeding issues can help in settling your baby and bringing peace to your family. You are not alone, and support is available to help both you and your baby through this challenging time.

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Carrie Bruno RN, IBCLC, MSCP

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