All parents of newborns are faced with a situation where the baby is worried about pain in the tummy. This period is one of the most difficult not only for the baby, but also for his mom and dad, because often because of pain and cramps in the tummy, the child refuses to eat,. It is not surprising that new parents also do not get enough sleep, and mothers are in an irritable mood all the time.
To help your baby and alleviate his suffering, you should determine that he is really worried about abdominal pain and learn how to deal with this problem at home.
Babies cry to tell their parents about their anxiety.
Babies can't tell caring parents what's bothering them, so they sound the alarm the only way they can - by crying.
So the baby makes it clear to his mother that he is hungry or it's time to change his diaper.
But quite often crying baby can signal that something hurts him and a loving mother will have to learn to recognize the baby's clues to help him cope with the problem that has arisen.
Symptoms
Frequent belching may indicate abdominal pain.
What symptoms should be paid attention to in order to understand that a newborn is suffering from pain in the tummy?
- Child suddenly starts crying and act up and all the ways to calm him do not give any effect.
- The baby is always in an irritable state and sleeping badly .
- During feeding, the baby releases the mother's nipple or bottle nipple from the mouth and refuses to eat .
- Newborn trying pull your legs closer to your tummy or move them vigorously.
- Baby often passes gases .
- The tummy looks bloated and to the touch it is dense and firm .
- Baby's stool broken and he suffers from constipation or diarrhea.
- From the belly of a baby bubbling sounds .
- He burps frequently , and belching is not associated with a recent meal.
If the parents notice that the child has stopped or has a fever, this is a serious reason to call the local pediatrician or go to the hospital for an examination.
Why does the tummy hurt in newborns?
As a rule, newborns who have not reached the age of one suffer from painful cramps in the tummy.
Painful abdominal cramps usually occur in children who are under one year old.
There may be several reasons for this problem, and in order for the treatment to be as effective as possible, you must first determine what caused the pain in this part of the baby's body.
Possible causes of abdominal pain
- Insufficient amount of enzymes . The digestive system of a newborn has not yet had time to adapt to a new diet, and enough enzymes are not produced in his stomach that can digest breast milk or an artificial mixture. This is easy to determine by the baby's feces, in which there are lumps resembling cottage cheese grains.
- Increased gas formation . This problem has several causes. Sometimes the baby is held incorrectly while eating, and along with food, he swallows a large amount of air that accumulates in his intestines. The second reason is due to the fact that a nursing mother may not eat properly by eating foods that cause gas formation in the digestive system.
- Often, babies are worried about cramps and pain in the abdomen caused by colic. or due to improperly selected nutrition, in the event that the baby is fed with artificial mixtures.
- Dysbacteriosis It can also cause pain in the baby's tummy. It arises due to the immaturity of the intestinal microflora in the newborn and through the lack of “good” bacteria in it, which help to overdo the new type of food. With dysbacteriosis, there may be symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting and bad breath from the baby. It is necessary to treat this disease only under the supervision of a doctor.
- Sometimes babies suffer from pain in the tummy due to intestinal infection . To establish an accurate diagnosis, the child should be shown to the pediatrician so that the doctor can prescribe the appropriate treatment.
- Allergy on some products, if the baby is fed with an artificial mixture, it can also cause pain and cramps in the tummy.
- Pain in this area in the baby may occur on a nervous basis . Especially this often happens if the mother of the newborn is nervous or under stress. The baby has a very strong emotional connection with his mother, so he feels the nervousness and anxiety of the most beloved person in his life. Because of this, the baby begins to worry, his body tenses up, which can cause cramps and pain in the tummy.
- In rare cases, pain in this part of the body bothers the baby due to lactose deficiency . This is a pathology in which the digestive system of a newborn does not absorb lactose, an enzyme found in milk. Lactose deficiency is congenital and is inherited.
- If the child does not have any of the above problems, but pain in the tummy bothers him quite often, then this may be a signal that he has there are disorders associated with the gastrointestinal tract , for example, after suffering a serious illness or a cold. In this case, parents should not postpone a visit to the doctor, because delay can have disastrous consequences, even death.
Dysbacteriosis can cause pain in the abdomen of an infant.
In any case, with spasms and pain in the tummy of a newborn, it is advisable for parents to consult a specialist, because self-medication can cause irreparable harm to the baby.
What to do if the tummy of a newborn hurts after breastfeeding
A nursing mother should pay attention to her own diet.
If a newborn suffers from pain in the tummy after breastfeeding, then the nursing mother should pay attention to your diet . Perhaps she uses foods that harm the baby and cause him to increase gas formation.
Prohibited Products
All types of pastries are prohibited foods during lactation.
The list of prohibited foods during lactation includes:
- all types of pastries and confectionery;
- cultures from the genus legumes (soybeans, beans, peas);
- chocolate candies;
- highly carbonated drinks, especially sweet ones;
- White cabbage;
- black bread;
- salty and.
If the cause of pain in the baby's tummy was the malnutrition of the nursing mother, then after eliminating harmful foods from the menu, this problem will most likely disappear in a few days.
How to save the baby from colic, if they caused pain in the tummy
Almost all newborns up to six months suffer from colic, which can be accompanied by cramps and pain in the tummy. For caring parents, it is not difficult to determine that colic has become the cause of pain in this part of the body: the baby bursts into loud crying, arches his back and presses his legs to his stomach.
Almost all newborns before six months suffer from colic.
Unfortunately, it is completely impossible to eliminate colic, but there are many ways that can alleviate these unpleasant symptoms and save the baby from bouts of pain.
Remedies for colic
- To prevent and alleviate the symptoms of colic, experts recommend the use of drugs "Baby Calm" or "Plantex". These medicines in the form of a tea or solution help with bloating, relieve pain and promote normal digestion in infants.
- Very popular among mothers of newborns enjoys « ». This is a healing emulsion made from dill seeds, which can be used as early as the second week of a baby's life.
- Medicines based on Simethicone, a substance that removes excess air bubbles from the baby's intestines, thereby alleviating pain symptoms, is also widely used for colic. These are drugs "EspumizanL ”,“ Bobotik" and "Sub Simplex". A few drops of medicine are given to the baby before feeding or used during the next attack of colic in the baby.
- Helps a lot with colic natural teas brewed from dill, fennel or carrot seeds. Also for this purpose, infusions are prepared from pharmacy chamomile, sage and centaury, which are mixed in equal parts.
Some teas and decoctions have a bitter taste, so it is advisable to add them to infant formula or to expressed breast milk.
So that the baby does not have an allergic reaction to them, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician before using them.
How to relieve pain in the tummy of a baby with artificial feeding
If it so happens that the mother does not have milk and the child is forced to be transferred to artificial nutrition, then parents should be very responsible in choosing a high-quality infant formula.
You should responsibly approach the choice of infant formula.
How to determine that artificial nutrition is not suitable for an infant? First of all, you should carefully observe the child and find out if he is allergic to this mixture. In addition to pain in the tummy, the baby may experience symptoms such as rashes or redness on the skin, or vomiting, and blood or purulent discharge often appears in the feces. If parents notice at least one of these symptoms, you should immediately stop feeding this mixture and choose food from another manufacturer.
volvulus of the intestines
Another problem that can appear in infants from formula feeding is intestinal volvulus.
Intestinal volvulus can cause constipation in a newborn.
Such a disease can not only cause pain in the tummy of a newborn, but also provoke constipation and intestinal obstruction. Often, volvulus is accompanied by high fever and vomiting. Parents at the first symptoms of this disease should call a pediatrician or take the baby to the hospital.
In order for the newborn to develop normally, gain weight and not feel discomfort in the abdomen, it is necessary to choose the right artificial nutrition for him.
Effective methods to relieve cramps and pain in the tummy at home
If the pain of the baby is not provoked by a serious illness, but caused by colic or after eating , then parents should know several methods by which unpleasant symptoms can be alleviated.
- When a baby cries from tummy pain, mom needs to pick him up, hug him tightly and hold it in that position for a while. The warmth of the mother's body and her gentle voice have a calming effect on the baby and help relieve pain and spasms.
- Gives a good effect warm heating pad placed on the tummy of a baby or just a diaper heated with an iron.
- Good for helping with pain light hand massage , which is done in circular gentle movements. The main thing is that mom's hands are warm.
- To make the baby less likely to suffer pain in the tummy, you should perform with him every morning therapeutic gymnastics . Perform it, alternately pressing and straightening the legs and arms of the baby towards the stomach.
- If the baby suffers from pain after feeding, before eating it is desirable put on the tummy for a few minutes , and after eating, carry it on your hands so that it remains upright.
When a baby cries from pain in the tummy, mom needs to pick him up.
Such preventive measures should be taken as a rule and carried out every day. Then the spasms and pain symptoms in the tummy of the baby will decrease significantly, and eventually disappear altogether.
