The newly born baby is still too young to explain to adults that something is bothering him. But, as soon as there is any discomfort, the newborn child begins to show his discontent - groaning, pushing and crying. Young parents understand that this is the main signal of the baby's anxiety, but what does it hurt and why does it make different sounds?
Why does a newborn baby grunt?
The reasons may be different, but it should be noted that most often - it's intestinal colic, they are the main problem of children in the first months of life. In this case, the child has a feeling of a full stomach, as well as excessive gassing, which is accompanied by painful spasms. Usually, intestinal colic occurs in children some time after feeding. You can visually notice that the tummy of a newborn child increases in size and hardens, while the baby becomes restless, constantly "knots", groans and cries.
Another reason why neonatal malaise is manifested is the absence of a stool with a full stomach. The child can not properly tug, that's why he starts to groan. But do not immediately resort to laxatives - the baby will be able to cope with this problem himself, he just needs a little more time for this.
When should I see a doctor?
As a rule, groaning of newborns is not a symptom of any serious illness and does not require the supervision of a doctor. But do not ignore the situation if:
- the child refuses to eat;
- anxiety of the newborn is accompanied by frequent vomiting and profuse regurgitation;
- a baby has heartburn, belching or a loose stool;
- The newborn is disturbed by regular increased gassing;
- the child has a tendency to lose weight.
If a newborn baby does not sleep well, often groans and cries in a dream, it is best to consult a pediatrician.
How to help a newborn child if he constantly grunts?
If you are sure that the reason for groaning of your child is intestinal colic, and not any other disease, you need to try to alleviate the suffering of the baby. For this, in the first place, it is recommended to lay out the baby on the tummy 5-10 minutes before feeding. Also, with the natural feeding of a newborn, one should remember the correctness of putting the baby to the chest. Otherwise, if the pose is not chosen correctly, the baby, along with the milk, will swallow the air, which, if ingested, can cause discomfort. At the same time, nursing mothers need to adhere to a certain diet, in which products that promote excessive gas production will be excluded from the diet. In the event that the child is on artificial feeding, it is necessary to choose the right nipple for the bottle, through the hole of which the baby can not swallow the air. After feeding, do not forget to hold the baby in a "post". This recommendation allows the child to get rid of excess air, which he still managed to swallow.
Of course, in modern medicine there are a lot of drugs that can help the newborn cope with intestinal colic. However, before you start taking any medications, consult your doctor.
Believe, through it pass all newborn children. And as soon as the intestines adjust their work and get used to food processing, groaning in the child will disappear. Be patient and help your baby survive this time.