Reflux - Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding Problems

Reflux

Acid reflux in the breastfed baby can be a difficult thing to deal with. Below we have articles that may help.

Babywearing and Gas

Gassy Breastfed Baby

How Babywearing Can Help Your Baby with Gas

Babywearing, the practice of carrying your baby in a sling or carrier close to your body, isn't just for convenience—it can be a real lifesaver when your baby is struggling with gas and colic.

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Infant Cries While Nursing

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding experience between you and your baby, but it can be a real challenge when your little one starts crying during feedings.

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Baby Fusses While Breastfeeding

As time goes by, most babies will start to suck stronger and more efficiently. During the first few weeks after birth, a baby may drink up to 40 minutes per feeding but, as time goes by, he/she might only need 10 to 15 minutes at the breast.

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Breastfeeding Positions

Upright Breastfeeding Positions

For something that is intrinsically ours as women, it sure does take a lot of trial and error for most of us! Finding a breastfeeding position that works for you and your baby is well worth the effort.

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Cue Feeding Featured

Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evenings - Tips and Tricks

Cluster Feeding (sometimes called ‘bunch feeding’) is what the word suggests. Feeds that are ‘clustered’ together; this occurrence is normal!

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Is It Safe While Breastfeeding?

Pepto Bismol Breastfeeding Safety

The lactation risk assessment is L2, which means that it is “fairly safe." Even though it is not in the safe category, your baby is not in any real danger. Pepto Bismol is not recommended for long-term use. You can go back to breastfeeding your baby, immediately after taking it.

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Reflux Featured

Is My Baby Spitting Up a Cause for Concern?

Spitting up typically peaks between the ages of two and four months. By the time most babies can sit up by themselves, they usually have mastered the skill of keeping their food down.

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Breastfed Baby Gas Relief

Gas is normal. On average, babies pass gas at least 15 to 25 times daily. Too much air in a baby’s tummy can make them irritable or uncomfortable.

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Colic and the Breastfed Baby

Breastfeeding and Colic

Colic is characterized by prolonged crying in an otherwise healthy infant, often peaking during the initial six weeks of life. Generally, it resolves by itself when the baby is around 3 to 4 months old.

Cluster Feedings - My Baby Wants to Breastfeed All the Time!

Latching Issues

Cluster Feedings - My Baby Wants to Breastfeed All the Time!

These first few weeks will establish your milk supply. Life will get easier, but for now, life may be a little unpredictable. You need to follow your baby's lead.

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Breastfeeding a Baby With Acid Reflux

This problem is regularly dismissed as colic, fortunately nowadays we can actually do something about acid reflux. Acid reflux is usually worse for around 1 – 4 months and stops between 6 months to a year.

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Things to Avoid

Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding

Your baby’s tolerance to the specific food will change as he/she gets older and as Baby's system matures. ONLY IF your baby has tested positive for a food allergy, it is best to delay giving the problem food to your baby before 12 months.

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Gassy Breastfed Baby

Do Breastfed Babies Need to Burp?

Breastfed babies typically need to be burped less often than their bottle-fed counterparts. Some gifted breastfed babies don’t need to be burped at all. BUT, others experience terrible gas and cramps if not burped every 10 minutes while nursing. ALL babies, are different and have different needs.

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