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13 Reasons Why Babies Cry After Breastfeeding - How Do You Comfort Your Baby?

Moms can be frustrated and anxious when babies cry hard after breastfeeding, so we've come up with a list of common reasons why babies cry after a feed to help mothers understand and recognize the baby's crying and handle it appropriately.

There is no denying that breastfeeding has many benefits for both mother and baby. But sometimes we think that breastfeeding is the most satisfying, but crying after breastfeeding makes mothers even more anxious.

Don't fret. Here is why babies cry after breastfeeding so they can resolve the problem and continue to enjoy the sacred breastfeeding ministry.

 

Have a baby with a cold? Making it difficult for the baby to breathe ...

1 Sick / sick baby

Breastfeeding counselor, Abbie Venida-Yabot, says the sick baby cannot swallow properly, especially when the baby's nose is blocked.

=> What to do: Abbie shares that breastfeed while holding the baby in a standing or almost sitting position.

2. The baby is tired

Many healthy babies go through periods of instability, during which they cry a lot and sleep less. This can make the baby feel tired.

=> What to do: Try feeding a lot of small meals (for a short time). Also, don't worry about periods of crisis or turmoil in your baby. This is usually followed by a long sleep, and the period of instability subsides.

3. Your baby is going through a lot of discomfort

Teresa Gumap-or Dumadag, author of the Amazon bestseller "Breastfeeding: A Journey Worth Taking", says that your baby may experience certain discomfort after a feed. This can involve a lot of things from wet diapers to room temperature to the clothes your baby wears, which could easily be one of the reasons why babies cry after breastfeeding.

4. The baby is not feeding properly

Babies may cry if they cannot latch properly due to their tongue-in-cheek problem, or their mother has flattened / inverted nipples. This causes the baby to not suckle enough.

=> What to do: Tongue stickiness also interferes with breastfeeding, the mother may require a surgical procedure (cutting the brakes, the membrane connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth) to allow smaller control of the tongue. For flattened / inverted nipples, there are various remedies for this problem such as using shields, breast pumps, and breast stimulation exercises according to the Hoffman technique.

 

Babies sometimes just need a little tender love and care from their mothers!

5. Baby is in "crisis week"

Children experience crises in their mental development (called a "wonder week" which is a predictable series of progress in the baby's first few years). During these times, babies can react to changes by being fussy, which means they need more attention and understanding from their mother than usual since they have had difficulties in their development.

6. Baby's sleep is interrupted

Maritess Fabunan, mother of four, and an advocate and breastfeeding mother, says all four of her daughters took advantage of the time to breastfeed and sleep at the same time. Putting your baby down will make your baby cry because sleep is interrupted.

=> What to do: Keep the baby's front body straight when putting the baby down, trying not to change position too much will startle and wake up.

7. Baby wants to suck more

Teresa, who is also the President and founder of the Full Life Cube, Hands-On Parent while Earning (HOPE), adds that babies who are still hungry after a meal are sure to cry.

=> What to do: She thinks mothers should observe if the baby's jaw is still 'moving' and still suck or try to force the fake button to know if the baby still wants to suck more.

8. Your baby needs a change in environment

Abbie, who breastfeeds all four of her children and will continue to do so with her upcoming fifth child, affirms the need for change.

=> What to do: Move to another location or move to another place. Or simply someone else taking care of the baby.

 

Your baby will be fussy about gas. Massage your baby's stomach to alleviate this discomfort.

9. Baby can reflux

Babies tend to experience reflux (when ingesting fluids going back up the esophagus) more often than adults because

Their diet is liquid-based

short esophageal tube

=> What to do: Keep your baby sitting for 20-30 minutes after breastfeeding. Don't overeat and try to burp during the meal. Feed small and often.

10. Your baby may have a fungus

Abbie, also a lactation educator, says that the fungus may be one of the reasons why babies cry after nursing. One is oral thrush, which is a white patch in the mouth or on the tongue or inside the cheeks, which can hurt like a mouth ulcer.

=> What to do: There are different treatments for thrush, but it's best to see a doctor to check and treat it promptly.

11. Your baby likes another breast

This is actually normal as one breast can have more milk than the other.

=> What to do: Try switching the baby to another breast if the baby is fussy.

12. Your baby is flatulent

=> What to do: burp the baby in the middle of the food. Place your baby over his shoulder and wait for him to burp after a few minutes. You can also gently massage your baby's tummy to ease discomfort.

13. The baby does not want to breastfeed now

At 3 months, the baby becomes an expert in self-regulation, so he knows when he is full, he only wants to suck when he has a baby, but the milk keeps flowing and makes him uncomfortable.

What to do: Gently pat your baby.

AUTHOR: Ivy Guerrero

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