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Suggest Remedies For Weakness And Gastric Problem In A New Born
Question: My baby s 5 weeks old, she sleeps hardly for 7 to 8 hrs in 24 hrs.. she s little weak too.. wil the sleep deprivation affect her health and she also suffers mostly wit gastric problem... even if she s fine also, never sleeps....
Please suggest me ways how can I improve her health and make her sleep.
Please suggest me ways how can I improve her health and make her sleep.
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Every child has variable requirement for sleep. Most babies sleep for 10-16 hours during this period (5 weeks). If your baby is not sleeping for at least 10 hours then there seems to be some discomfort associated usually. The most likely reasons for poor sleep are:
- inadequate feeds or overfeeding. To overcome this, ensure on demand and exclusive breastfeeding.
- overheating or excess covering
- inadequate burping leading to abdominal distension and pain. Ensure proper burping in between and after feeds to help him.
- tight cloths and elastics
- damp diapers or rashes
Try to avoid above reasons if present. You may use mild rocking, cuddling, soft music and lullabies to help in sound sleep.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Every child has variable requirement for sleep. Most babies sleep for 10-16 hours during this period (5 weeks). If your baby is not sleeping for at least 10 hours then there seems to be some discomfort associated usually. The most likely reasons for poor sleep are:
- inadequate feeds or overfeeding. To overcome this, ensure on demand and exclusive breastfeeding.
- overheating or excess covering
- inadequate burping leading to abdominal distension and pain. Ensure proper burping in between and after feeds to help him.
- tight cloths and elastics
- damp diapers or rashes
Try to avoid above reasons if present. You may use mild rocking, cuddling, soft music and lullabies to help in sound sleep.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Hi doc,
I try burping her for atleast 15mins but she usually never burps after every feed... sleeps off, wen I lay her in bed. She wakes up n cry after 10 min....
Her gas problem, stopped taking pulses n fish as it add on her gas problem... how to rectify tat... wat food can be taken to increase my milk supply.
I try burping her for atleast 15mins but she usually never burps after every feed... sleeps off, wen I lay her in bed. She wakes up n cry after 10 min....
Her gas problem, stopped taking pulses n fish as it add on her gas problem... how to rectify tat... wat food can be taken to increase my milk supply.
Brief Answer:
Bonnisan drops
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You may start bonnisan drops for your baby. It will be of help.
There are various foods which help in milk secretions especially:
Dates
Whole grains, especially oatmeal
Dark, leafy greens (alfalfa, XXXXXXX spinach, broccoli)
Fennel
Garlic
Chickpeas
Nuts and seeds, especially almonds
Ginger
Papaya
Spices like cumin seeds, anise seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric
Avoid Stress and drink fluids few minutes before feeds.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Bonnisan drops
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You may start bonnisan drops for your baby. It will be of help.
There are various foods which help in milk secretions especially:
Dates
Whole grains, especially oatmeal
Dark, leafy greens (alfalfa, XXXXXXX spinach, broccoli)
Fennel
Garlic
Chickpeas
Nuts and seeds, especially almonds
Ginger
Papaya
Spices like cumin seeds, anise seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric
Avoid Stress and drink fluids few minutes before feeds.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Hi doc,
Thanks for ur suggestions..
Lastly, my baby most frequently wanted to suck my nipples n sleep.., I am not sure whether she s over fed coz of it or facing lack of milk problem but many times she vomits a curdy milk.. Is vomiing 4 to 5 times a day normal??? How to overcome tat problem...
For gastric problem, u had suggested bonnishan, I am actually using woodwards, is tat fine???
Because of frequent sucking, sometimes my nipples become sore.. how to rectify tat???
Thanks for ur suggestions..
Lastly, my baby most frequently wanted to suck my nipples n sleep.., I am not sure whether she s over fed coz of it or facing lack of milk problem but many times she vomits a curdy milk.. Is vomiing 4 to 5 times a day normal??? How to overcome tat problem...
For gastric problem, u had suggested bonnishan, I am actually using woodwards, is tat fine???
Because of frequent sucking, sometimes my nipples become sore.. how to rectify tat???
Brief Answer:
Avoid woodwards and use bonnisan drops
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Many babies puke up feeds at this age due to mild gastro esophageal reflux. It's perfectly fine and improves without any treatment over a period of few months. Avoid irregular feeds and sucking for inducing sleep as it will create sleep problems for your baby later on. Try to make him sleep in his own cot instead of bed sharing. This will help in correcting the habit and will also help in your sore nipples. Ensure proper latching while feeding. Also, you may use Nipcare lotion to help in cracked nipples.
Bonnisan drops will be useful for him. Woodwords is not the same and is not useful for the condition.
Take care
Avoid woodwards and use bonnisan drops
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Many babies puke up feeds at this age due to mild gastro esophageal reflux. It's perfectly fine and improves without any treatment over a period of few months. Avoid irregular feeds and sucking for inducing sleep as it will create sleep problems for your baby later on. Try to make him sleep in his own cot instead of bed sharing. This will help in correcting the habit and will also help in your sore nipples. Ensure proper latching while feeding. Also, you may use Nipcare lotion to help in cracked nipples.
Bonnisan drops will be useful for him. Woodwords is not the same and is not useful for the condition.
Take care
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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