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Colic

  • An unknown cause, it occurs when there is air in the stomach causing muscles in the body to contract to remove the air.
  • It is defined as ‘spasmodic muscle contractions of smooth muscle causing pain and discomfort’ resulting in uncontrollable crying.
  • Colic can occur for at least 3 hours a day for three days per week for at least 3 weeks.
  • It can last up to 3-4 months after birth and does not hurt the baby in the long run.

Symptoms

Does one have:

  • Mother is breastfeeding the child who is having difficulty with process?
  • Baby crying of high pitch, frantically (can’t be relieved) and/or it is occurring late afternoon or evening (mainly)?
  • Baby brings knees to chest and kicks out and/or clenches his/her fist?
  • Redness of the face?
  • Baby stop crying or calms down when baby is exhausted and/or passes wind or a stool?
  • Baby’s usual comfort has no effect?
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