35 years
I need help with breastfeeding. its turning into kickboxing match. after 10weeks im frustrated and exhausted. baby gaining weight and very healthy but cries all day long and barely sleeps. Who to call
Aug 24, 2014
Consider what cause you baby to cry :
HUNGER
>Most newborns eat every few hours round-the-clock. Some babies become frantic when hunger strikes. They might get so worked up by the time the feeding begins that they gulp
>If you're breast-feeding your baby, the flavor of the milk might change in response to what you eat and drink. If you suspect that a certain food or drink is making your baby fussier than usual, avoid it for several days to see if it makes a difference.
SUCKING ISSUE
Sucking is a natural reflex. For many babies, it's a comforting, soothing activity. If your baby isn't hungry, try a pacifier.
TIREDNESS
Tired babies are often fussy and your baby might need more sleep than you think. Newborns often sleep up to 16 hours a day. Some newborns sleep even more don't let your baby wake all the day to make him sleep at night he will be tired and will not sleep well then
WET DIAPERS
WANT TO BEEN MOVED
a change of position is all that's needed. Keeping safety precautions in mind, try a baby swing or vibrating infant seat, head outdoors with the stroller,ride in the car.
HOT -LONELY -NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Too much noise, movement or visual stimulation might drive your baby to tears. Move to a calmer environment or place your baby in the crib. White noise such as a recording of ocean waves or the monotonous sound of an electric fan or vacuum cleaner might help your crying baby relax.
Remember that many babies have predictable periods of fussiness during the day. This kind of crying can help your baby get rid of excess energy.
There might be little you can do but comfort your baby as the crying runs its course.
Over time you might be able to identify your baby's needs by the way he or she is crying.
For example, a hungry cry might be short and low-pitched, while a cry of pain might be a sudden, long, high-pitched shriek. Picking up on any patterns can help you better respond to your baby's cries.
If you've tried everything and your baby is still upset, consider letting your baby cry it out. Crying won't hurt your baby and sometimes the only way to stop a crying spell is to let it run its course.
Some babies have frustrating periods of intense, inconsolable crying known as colic typically starting a few weeks after birth and improving by age 3 months especially that your baby is breastfeeding and it seems that you are offering him milk every time he is crying ,being over fulled will make him more fussy beside giving him more frequent mealtimes may make the meal based on sugar with no hind milk (fat milk )so if your baby taking milk for short period but many times a day he may not be taking the fat milk that make him full for longer .
if you feel you baby eat well and enough from both breasts and then he cries so he will not be hungry he will be fussy try burping him and offer him colic drops .
However ,to take the best care of your baby, it's important to take care of yourself, too.
> Ask your spouse, partner or another loved one to take over for a while. Even an hour on your own can help renew your coping strength.
>Make healthy lifestyle choices. Eat a healthy diet. Include physical activity in your daily routine. If you can, sleep when the baby sleeps even during the day. The better rested you are, the better you'll be able to handle a crying baby.
Remember that if you are nervous he will be too and if you are tension he will be too ,you won't deal with him calmly .
>Remember that it's temporary. Crying spells often peak at about six to eight weeks and then gradually decrease.
However , If you're concerned about the crying or your baby isn't eating, sleeping or behaving like usual, contact your pediatrician . He can help you tell the difference between normal tears and something more serious.
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