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Breastfeeding Acid Reflux Baby
My five week old baby will not stop "projectile puking."?
I am breastfeeding exclusively and really plan/want to continue. I can't think of anything that I am eating (if that is a proven theory) that would be causing this problem. Best I can tell, she is having huge pockets of air in her tummy (even after 30 mins of burping her) and she makes these grunting noises for hours until she finally gets it up and then spits up. ...OR....she just starts making a noise like she is going to spit up and then projectile pukes to the point even of "heaving" like an adult would do. She doesnt cry when it happens, so I would assume that it's not acid reflux like many have suggested. I have tried changing my diet some...but can't narrow it down. I am thinking of switching to drinking soy milk myself just in case something in regular milk is bothering her. I have tried a number of things that I didnt even list here...and am willing to try pretty much anything.
I would say that if she's getting that much air while bf'ing, she's probably not latched on well. Either that or you have a really big let-down with your milk and she's having to gulp a lot to get it down. Either way, it's fixable, and it's probably just the air making her spit up. The good news is that once her tummy is empty, she'll just eat again lol! And breastmilk is really not harmful to puke up, it won't hurt her like it does an adult, there's not the acid yet.
I would ask a lactation consultant at the hospital to check the latch, just in case. If you know already that your letdown is great, then you might try alternative nursing positions, in which gravity kind of helps the baby from gulping, like reclining, one lady I know even had to lay on her back and hold the baby up to nurse, her let down was so strong. It was just for a month or two, until the baby got older and better at burping.
She will get better at burping too, as the stomach muscle gets stronger. You would probably like going to a laleche league meeting, not only for help with questions like these, but it's just nice to be around other women who are committed to breastfeeding, kwim? You could ask your pediatrician, but only if he's supportive of bf'ing. I've heard of several in our area who have used stuff like this to miseducated women and convince them to wean.
Good luck!!
How To Care For Your Health After Having A Baby
Giving birth is one of the most beautiful thing a woman can experience and one of the most painful indeed (well, next to divorce if you consider that painful). But the moment the baby arrives, you will feel a certain kind of happiness not even marriage can capture. This should not be the reason to be carried away and ignore important details after delivery. Remember, personal health care is essential to keep the mother and baby safe from any kind of illness or disease.
True, you should give every ounce of your attention to your newborn baby but, this doesn't mean that you have to compromise your health in the process. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself even after you have been discharged from the hospital.
Rest
Giving birth can be quite exhausting. Give yourself time to rest. You can allot even a couple of weeks for you alone. If possible, do not let visitors in because this will add up to the exhaustion. If your baby is sleeping, grab that opportunity to take a quick nap. Let your husband do the chores for the meantime.
Lifting precautions
As much as possible, lifting is prohibited but the baby's an exception. You are not allowed to lift something that's heavier than your baby's weight. This may add certain injuries especially if you just went out of the hospital or a surgical cut were performed either on your perineum or abdomen.
Ask for help
Help after giving birth is gladly given by the family, relatives and friends. Let the people close to you know that you need their presence to get through tough starting times especially if your husband's at work. Simple chores like cooking, doing the laundry or babysitting can be done easily if you only ask for a little help. Surely, these people won't hesitate.
Stay clean
Always wash your hands after doing something to decrease the risk of infection that can be passed on to your baby. Do this very often especially after visiting the John, feeding your baby or changing his diapers.
Vitamins
If you're given by the doctor vitamins to recondition your health, never try to discontinue it unless the doctor says so. Pre-natal vitamins are very important especially the ones containing supplementary iron.
Healthy diet
It is always advisable to eat healthy because it will equate on living healthy. Discontinue any bad habits that you have before. Refrain from eating or drinking food rich in caffeine and alcohol. Your diet can also affect your baby's health especially if you're breastfeeding.
Rehydrate
As what anybody is advised to do, drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. You can also include milk and juice in your meals.
Exercise
Strenuous activities aren't really advisable. Moderately, start with a simple walk around your neighborhood will do. Exercise can strengthen your body's performance and keep you physically fit.
Visit your physician
This should be done right after a week of delivery. Always make an appointment to visit your obstetrician to know your present condition and what are the things that your still need to do or not to do.
Personal care of your health especially after pregnancy is very crucial for a mother and child relationship to flourish into one healthy image.
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