Colic and reflux is a common problem with babies and can be very distressing for the parents and the baby in those first few months. Colic is defined as incessant crying for more than three hours at a time for three or more times per week. Your baby will look like they are in pain, can clench fists, bring the knees up to the chest and/or arch their back while looking so uncomfortable. They can also be quite windy with rumbling and bloating.
It’s very difficult to see your baby like this and there are many reasons why your baby has these digestive issues but it is also very common to have a ‘windy baby’. Firstly it is important to have your baby checked out by a doctor to rule out any serious underlying issues which then allows you to stop worrying there is something seriously wrong.
Often if a mother has digestive issues then it is more likely this will be passed on to the baby as the mother is responsible for populating the gut bacteria of her child. So probiotics for both mother and child are recommended, Biocare is a good brand. Also taking foods that have prebiotics and probiotics in them will support the immune system and the GI tract, such as Kefir. Another issue can be a problem digesting lactose so it’s a good idea to look at mum’s diet if breastfeeding or look at lactose free milk.
Sometimes it can be because you and your baby had a difficult birth – either it was a bit too quick or a long labour and baby just hasn’t settled since. Homeopathy along with other therapies such as cranial osteopath can really make a difference.
I had personal experience with colic with my own daughter and it is so important that you have support from your friends and family. It can be very emotionally draining and exhausting when you feel you cannot comfort your baby. Fortunately, there are lots of Homeopathic remedies that can help!
I’ve listed a few of the commonly used remedies but Homeopathy is an individualised medicine and every baby is different so can require different remedies. In the consultation I will talk to you and build a picture of your pregnancy, how your labour was, your baby after birth, how you are feeding your baby etc. This information will build a clear picture for me of what remedies are needed.
Chamomilla – commonly used remedy for colic where baby is in pain and very irritable and difficult to calm. They want to be carried around but are very restless.
Colocynthesis – baby likes firm pressure on their stomach and pulls knees into the chest, clenching their fists and screaming.
Dioscorea – baby arches their back in pain and like to be held upright, belly is rumbling and windy.
Mag phos 6X – this can help relax the stomach and help with the pain
Nat Phos 6X – this remedy balances acidity in the body and can help reflux
“I have been bringing my 15 month old to Gina since he was just a few weeks old. He had chronic colic and reflux that Homeopathy improved dramatically. We had only short periods in the early evenings where he was uncomfortable. I hear horror stories about parents walking the floors, thankfully his remedies always soothed aswell as other products Gina suggested. I’d never have gotten through without them.” Rachel Dunne
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