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How Does Exercise Affect Breastfeeding?

4/8/2020

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​by Jen Milligan
​I must admit, exercise was not high on my list of priorities with a newborn. As the months passed, however, I was feeling a bit frumpy, and felt like I wanted some energy and self-confidence back.

Walking, with the ever-increasing weight of a pram or baby carrier, is a brilliant form of exercise. The sunshine, the fresh air and the increase in heart rate will do wonders for your mental health as well as your physical health. Furthermore, the fresh air and change of scenery for your little one can help put them to sleep after a tough night and help to press reset on a grumpy day, all whilst building their immune system and giving them a fantastic dose of Vitamin D to help their sleep quality.
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​But what if you want to do more than a walk? The key with exercise after having your baby, is to take it slowly and gradually increase the intensity.

For intensive abdominal work, it’s always a good idea to chat to a postnatal physiotherapist before you get back into workouts. Belly bands are fantastic for support after the birth and they are a great help with abdominal separation. Be careful not to do your standard crunches too soon after giving birth. The tight abs you are hoping for may actually be made worse by this. Again, joining a postnatal Pilates or yoga class is your safest option.

After a caesarean section, remember to wait for 6 weeks before any form of exercise that requires heavy lifting.
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​For cardio exercise, try and time your exercise for just after a feed, for the comfort of your breasts and for the minimal transfer of lactic acid from you to your milk. If you weren’t a runner before you had your baby but you’re keen to give it a go, it will certainly get you fit faster that other forms of exercise. Having said that, it’s best to wait until your baby is about 3 months old before you start running. Until then, just walk to gradually increase your fitness and allow your body time to heal.

Anaerobic, or high intensity exercise will increase the amount of lactic acid running through your body, hence the suggestion to exercise straight after a feed so the lactic acid can move through before the next feed. Within an hour of finishing exercise, lactic acid has returned to its normal levels. For a cardio workout such as running or a gym class, you need to consider your production of lactic acid and its transfer to your milk supply. It is in no way dangerous to your baby, but it may upset some baby’s tummies.
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So, am I exercising before or after a feed? If you are doing mild to moderate exercise, it doesn’t really matter, but you might feel inclined to feed first so that your breasts are comfortable. If you are doing intense exercise, feed first so that your breasts are comfortable. After you've fed, do your exercise and then wait an hour after exercise to allow the lactic acid to leave the body. Then, feed again.

Any form of moderate exercise is a wonderful inclusion in your day and will not have any significant effect on the production of lactic acid in your body. It will help improve your overall health and boost your energy levels, without hindering your production or quality of breast milk.


So head outdoors for a lovely walk with some friends and don’t forget to hydrate!
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"Sleep Training" Is it harmful? Is it necessary?

14/7/2020

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by Jen Milligan
"Ahhhhhhhh!!!" is how I feel as soon as I Google 'sleep training and cortisol'. I’m pretty sure I found a research article to support every opinion. “The stress hormone, cortisol, is elevated when babies cry to go to sleep”; "Sleep training is essential for the health of you and your baby”; “Studies are inaccurate in their research”; “There is no benefit in sleep training”; “Do sleep training, it doesn’t cause any long term damage” ... and on it goes!

What are you to do as new parents? 
One of the main answers to this question is “what does your gut say to do?”.

If you want to be up with your baby many times overnight, feed many times overnight and not allow your little one to cry, that’s OK! To ask you to help your child sleep through the night would be futile, as your heart wouldn't be in it. You may find it much harder to stick to a plan, and the plan then becomes counter-productive. You need to be keen and ready as parents.

I will say at this point, it is not ideal to try and help a baby sleep through the night before 4 months of age. There are certainly strategies you can put in place that may help your little one do it naturally, but to teach them how glorious a full night’s sleep is, isn’t suitable before 4 months of age.

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So, who do you trust?
Here at The Nurtury, Ingrid and I have a significant drive to help mums and dads grow happy and healthy families, both physically and emotionally. The thought of a baby, alone in their cot, crying for hours on end, makes us very sad. 

Both Ingrid and I worked very hard, with the 7 children we have between us, to help our kids have a solid night’s sleep. However, we never wanted them to feel unloved, abandoned, or exhausted with distress.

A HUGE help to us both, and the families we partner with, is the knowledge that cortisol levels (the "stress hormone") in babies who have a parent with them when they are going to sleep are significantly lower than in babies who are left to “cry it out” on their own.

There is a significant difference between us being present in the room and seen by our little ones, versus not being in the room. It isn't necessarily about whether we are touching them; the fact that we are there means the world to them.

We never want babies to feel unloved or abandoned, so by introducing a faithful soft toy that is always in the cot is a wonderful way for our bubs to feel as though they are never alone. You don’t need to spend too long with any child to see the joy they have in genuinely believing that their toys are real and living companions!

As a mum of 4 children (one of them being a foster child), I wanted to find a way for my children to sleep, knowing they were loved and safe but also knowing how amazing a full night’s sleep is. One of the methods that we teach our families requires mum or dad to stay in the room the whole time. This worked so beautifully for my little foster child as he certainly could not be left to cry and feel any more trauma or abandonment.

Another method that we recommend is to only leave the room for a maximum of 2 minutes at a time. We will always tailor our advice to your desires and personality.

Using these methods, my kiddies, currently aged between 7 & 16, are mentally well and healthy and still love their mum and dad! They are social and happy. (A concern of some studies suggested that 'cry it out' methods develop children who are less social and more depressed.)
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​A huge consideration….
Having guided so many families to a full night's sleep, the overwhelming outcome is joy and thankfulness. Joy at the renewed energy to enjoy their baby during the day, joy at the feeling of waking up refreshed, joy at being able to have time with their partner in the evenings. We must not underestimate the power and importance of sleep. After all, sleep deprivation is used as a form of torture.

When you look at it, what you are weighing up is your potential willingness and preparedness to let your baby safely cry a little whilst you are in the room following a loving plan, with the aim of teaching and supporting your baby to achieve a full night’s sleep ... which builds your baby’s immune system, helps them to grow and heal, enables happy relationships within the family and can make a HUGE and SIGNIFICANT difference to your mental health. It’s an interesting thought to consider, one that many studies don’t seem to address.

All day, of course, should be filled with smiles, singing, play, good sleeps, good feeds, fun and silliness! By doing this, you are building your baby up emotionally, meeting their every need, building relationship and giving them safety and security. All these things are critical for child development and are very hard to do when we are sleep deprived.

Our job as parents isn’t to create a perfect, stress-free life for them. They will bump their head, they will get sick, they will feel sad. Our job is to be there to support them through the sadness. Firstly, by staying with them whilst they gain the confidence to fall asleep with their soft toy, then by cuddling them when they trip and fall, nursing them when they’re sick, waving them off on their first day of school, and so on. Our job is endless; it is incredibly important and a huge privilege.
 
Ingrid and I are here for you if you are keen to chat. We are passionate about guiding you and your families towards achieving the gift of a good night's sleep!
Yes! Give me the gift of sleep!
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Breastfeeding 'Light Bulb Moments' for Mums

7/8/2019

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By Jen Milligan
Breastfeeding can be really hard. It can be emotionally and physically draining and it can be very tempting to feel like 'throwing in the towel'. Here are a few tips from a seasoned midwife to help you with your breastfeeding journey.
How a baby feeds for the first few weeks is very different to how they need to feed for the following 6 months ...
The first two weeks for a baby and mum are all about establishing a milk supply and “getting the hang” of breastfeeding. Mum often needs to feed from both breasts to establish her supply. However, once her milk is established, it is very important that baby can get a “full feed” from one breast before moving to the second breast. By providing a long feed on one breast, your baby gets a wonderful mix of the rich and fatty milk along with the more watery/sugary foremilk.

A full feed from one side, before offering “dessert” from the other breast, means baby is receiving ample calories to allow longer periods of sleep between feeds. In addition, feeding in this way often relieves many upset tummy issues that may be caused by not allowing one breast to be drained before moving to the second breast.
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Babies cry for more than just hunger ...
Crying may be caused by a need to sleep, a pain or a worry. Often, when you’re out and about, the crying bothers you more than anyone else and it’s easy to get flustered - fast!

All babies cry as it’s their way of communicating a need. However, they are not always needing more milk. If your toddler told you that they were tired and you responded by placing another meal in front of them, it probably wouldn’t end well. This is similar to how a baby might feel when they are crying because they’re tired and a teat or nipple is popped into their mouth. Whilst the sucking is temporarily soothing, the ingestion of more milk is often not.

We encourage mums to be intuitive. You know your baby best, and with a little bit of time and effort, you can learn to read your baby really well and respond appropriately.

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Sucking doesn't always indicate hunger ...
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The sucking reflex is very strong for a newborn and mums are often not aware that the suck can purely be for comfort. It may help them drift off to sleep, or comfort them while they get that bothersome burp up. If your baby is needing to suck to deal with a sore tummy, a feed may even make it worse.

We encourage parents to assess whether their little one is wanting to suck because they’re needing milk, or if they’re just needing to satisfy that strong urge to suck. Often, mum knows that her baby isn’t hungry, but having the confidence to go against comments from those around them can be very difficult in the early days.

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Help is at hand ...

Ingrid and I, at The Nurtury, are passionate about helping mums settle into their new breastfeeding role. We know that it takes a village to raise a child, and we love seeing positive changes in families as they learn how to nurture and grow their new little baby.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenge of breastfeeding? We offer phone consults at a scheduled time that suits you, to offer you advice and support as you navigate the tricky issues that feeding can present.

We also run Baby Care Classes over 5 weeks, covering feeding, sleep & settling, birth debrief & postnatal depression, starting solids and the importance of play. These classes are held in Berkeley Vale in a beautiful and intimate setting tailored to your needs, complete with homemade cake and a warm cuppa.

We would love you to be part of our village!
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REFLUX: everything you need to know

12/3/2019

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Does my baby really need medication for reflux?
​What to do before you head down the medication path.

by Jen Milligan

​As parents we put a lot of trust in our health professionals, as we should, but it is also important to be well-educated ourselves in what is happening with our baby and the very best ways to help them. This blog will give you the tools and confidence to manage reflux to the best of your ability, alongside your health professional. Here are the facts...
 
SIMPLE REFLUX
Simple reflux is when the contents of the stomach are brought back up/regurgitated either into the oesophagus or mouth.
  • It is very common in infants, and usually resolves itself over time.
  • Some vomit more than others, and it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong, or that they’ll have problems later in life.
  • Switching from breast to bottle is unlikely to have any effect. It’s simply a matter of waiting for your baby to outgrow it. BUT, we can help you manage that road as smoothly as possible.
Colic is often incorrectly diagnosed as reflux and many babies unfortunately end up on medication when it is not the best solution, nor is it in the best interests of their baby. See our blog on Colic when beginning your reflux journey. This may be all you need to make a significant difference for you and your baby.
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REFLUX DISEASE
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Reflux disease is a medical problem, requiring further intervention than simple colic management. However, it does not mean medication is necessarily the answer. You need the support of a good GP, paediatrician or health professional who is ready to help you manage the reflux from many angles, not just through medication. You may be dealing with a serious illness that the following tips may not be able to solve, so the trust of a reliable GP and paediatrician is essential.
  • Reflux is when the stomach acid is travelling up into the oesophagus. We need to find the underlying cause of that and fix that cause (there are many different causes).
  • Possible causes include tongue tie, physical gastrointestinal tract and stomach issues, poor latch, food intolerance and other more serious medical conditions.
  • Symptoms may include:
    • Vomiting - often a large amount, after most feeds. NB: not all babies with reflux disease will vomit.
    • Sleep problems.
    • Respiratory symptoms - coughing, wheezing, snuffling or choking, hoarse voice (this is from acid inflaming the larynx).
    • Inconsolable crying and irritability.
    • Back arching at the breast, and other times such as lying on their back for a nappy change.
    • Bowel motions may contain mucus, or appear slimy (this can also be a sign of dairy intolerance).
    • Feeding problems - ranging from very frequent feeds to breast refusal, sometimes in the same baby!
    • Wind - including burping, gurgling noises, gas, hiccups or even trouble with burping.
    • Symptoms may be worse after a feed.
    • Baby doesn’t gain weight as they should, or even loses weight.
    • Blood or bile in vomit.
  • Parents of babies with reflux require lots of support. There are good days and bad days. Reflux Support Groups may be a good option.
  • Reflux usually calms by 12 months, but can continue on for longer. It lessens when the part of the oesophagus in the abdomen, which includes the sphincter, gets longer. The shorter the oesophagus, the worse the reflux symptoms. 
This article will discuss help for reflux, assuming that you have followed our Colic blog. It is essential that you use the colic help for your reflux baby; it is a critical part of the reflux journey.
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO TRY BEFORE MEDICATION
  1. Gut health plays a significant part in our lives from the moment we are born until the day we die. We want to give your little baby the best gut health we can. You can try a probiotic to help balance their gut microbiome. This is especially helpful if they have been on medications or have colic symptoms. The probiotic BioGaia™ has helped many babies with the relief of colic symptoms. Some mothers have this probiotic naturally occurring in their breast milk, so it will not be as effective in those babies as they already have a wonderful supply!
  2. As a mum, if you know you have 'leaky gut' issues and/or food intolerances, be aware that this can play a significant role in your baby's gut. When a mum with 'leaky gut' is breastfeeding, large molecules, proteins and sugars can cross the gut barrier, move to the blood stream and into the breast milk. Babies guts are not mature enough to break these large molecules down. They then ferment in their little gut and cause pain. Homer, A. (2018). Gut health is a blog for another day, but in short, decreasing your gluten, dairy and sugar intake (all of which feed your bad gut bacteria) will improve both yours and your baby’s gut health.
  3. Try having your baby upright for 30 minutes after a feed. The stomach contracts about 30 minutes and 90 minutes after a feed, so it is helpful to get your little one through that first contraction and bout of reflux before lying them down to sleep.
  4. Try looser clothing and nappies around their little belly.
  5. Sleeping with the cot on a tilt can be very helpful. However, you must be very mindful of SIDS risks. Sleep your baby at the bottom of the cot so they cannot slip further down and under bed covers. Follow all other SIDS advice about cot bumpers, smoking, toys, etc.
  6. Try frequent burping during the feed. Remember that wind plays a significant role in reflux. Your little one may not be happy with you taking them off regularly during the feed but it really can be in their best interests.
  7. You may need to try a stricter diet than the colic ideas we discussed in our Colic blog. This may include eliminating gluten, egg and nuts as well as dairy. It will be different for every mum and baby. At this point you may feel it’s all too hard and medication is the way to go! Please read on so that you can make an informed decision with a good understanding of what medication entails.
  • NB: there will be health professionals that will say that your diet does not affect your baby’s breastfeeding journey. My years of experience with clients strongly suggests otherwise.)
  • In her book, 'The Baby Reflux Lady's Survival Guide' (2018), Aine Homer gives a very comprehensive list of foods for children who have allergy and reflux issues. I highly recommend reading her book.
  1. If you try all these things and you still have a very sad baby, you will need to seek further professional medical help.
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​STOMACH ACID ISN'T ALWAYS THE ENEMY!
  • Stomach acid is often the assumed cause of a baby's reflux pain, but very rarely is the issue an overproduction of acid.  Homer, A. (2018).
  • According to a study of 1,300 babies, 60% of babies continued to have reflux issues despite taking medication. Only 22% noted a dramatic change once on medication. Homer, A. (2018).
  • We need our gastric acid to build our immune system, trigger the digestion process of proteins and absorb nutrients. Journal of Paediatrics UK (2012). It is not in our baby’s best interest to suppress that acid if that is not the cause of the reflux.
  • Many reflux medications are designed to decrease stomach acid in the hope of reducing pain. This means those babies that are medicated have a decreased ability to digest food in the stomach. Protein is mainly digested in the stomach through a process requiring stomach acid. Partially digested protein in the intestines can trigger allergic reactions that may not have occurred if the protein had been allowed to be properly digested in the stomach. How? The immune system in the intestines mistakes undigested protein as harmful and launch an attack. The body then learns to have an allergic response. Homer, A. (2018)
  • A study in 2013 of children on gastric acid suppressing medication showed a 367% increase in allergies, compared to those not on the medication. All studies come with an assumption of appropriate controls and research, but this definitely provides food for thought. (Researchgate.net - Development of food allergies in patients with Gastroesophageal reflux disease treated with gastric acid suppressive medications).
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​FOODS FOR REFLUX BABIES AFTER 6 MONTHS OF AGE
  • Aine Homer helps us to understand the production of acid in the stomach. The types of foods we eat controls the amount of hormones we produce, which in turn affects the amount of acid we produce. So, a baby’s stomach produces acid in response to the hormones released, which was in response to the food ingested. We need to be mindful of what foods we are giving to our little one as they may be either easing or increasing reflux symptoms. This is good to keep in mind when a baby starts solids. Parents often notice an increase in reflux symptoms when solids start.
  • Remember that our food is for energy, nutrients and enjoyment. It is not just to fill their little tummies up. Foods such as rice, pasta, bread and cereals can flare up reflux symptoms as little ones don’t have the appropriate enzymes to digest these heavy foods. Homer, A. (2018).
  • Instead, focus on nutritionally dense foods, e.g. an egg compared to a piece of white bread. Fats are also essential for brain development (e.g. avocado, fish and nuts) and they wont ferment in the gut like simple carbs like white bread can. Homer, A. (2018).
  • 0-2 year olds digest simple proteins well. Cows' milk is a complex protein. Simple proteins include chicken, eggs (unless allergic), lamb, nuts, oily fish, pork and cheese (if no cow’s milk protein allergy).
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​FURTHER NOTES REGARDING REFLUX MEDICATION
The concern is that medication may be treating the symptoms, not the cause. If you can eliminate the cause, then you eliminate the need for medication. My heart breaks when a child is put onto reflux medication when they are actually just an overtired baby.

It is essential to explore other options before resorting to medication, as:
  1. The medication may not help the cause of your baby’s reflux, but rather just mask the underlying issue.
  2. The medication can sometimes be a harm not a help.
We are so very careful with how we care for our babies - our alcohol intake, the creams we put on their skin, the first foods we give them. We then trust a chemical medication to solve their pain without first trying to solve the problem in a simpler and possibly safer way. Reflux medication has a place, but perhaps not to the extent it’s being prescribed.

Gastric acid suppression medications have been blamed for stopping the effective absorption of magnesium which is essential for:
  • the absorption of other minerals
  • the body’s use of some vitamins
  • many essential metabolic processes
  • the absorption of vitamin D and calcium
Is it wise to have medication as a first line of treatment? In her book, as referenced above, Aine Homer covers some useful information on different reflux medications. Here is a brief summary, but her book provides a more comprehensive helpful guide.
  • Alginate medications (e.g. Gaviscon) are very mild and are not necessarily very effective. They draw  water out of the body to form a gel. This can dehydrate and constipate your baby and cause bloating.
  • Antacids neutralise the stomach acid. They do not help with wind or bloating and may cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea and wind.
  • H-2 Blockers (e.g. Zantac) reduce the amount of acid produced (which is not always a good thing). They can cause bloating and wind due to the sugars in the medications not being able to be digested. They can cause diarrhoea and headaches.
  • Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) - The US Food and Drug Administration have issued safety warnings for these medications due to increased risk of fractures, cause of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, constipation, wind and gastrointestinal disturbances.
  • Be aware that when weaning from medication there can be rebound acid production from some medications. This means symptoms may be worse for a few days before they improve. 
The world of reflux disease is very complex, and you can see that it is very wise to have reliable health professionals by your side guiding you as you navigate this very tiring disease. Ingrid and I at The Nurtury are here to support you either over the phone or in person as you navigate this journey. We would also be more than happy to connect you with like-minded health professionals.
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Colic: you CAN do something about it

5/3/2019

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By Jen Milligan

​Mums often come to see us at The Nurtury saying that they have been to other health professionals who have said “It’s just colic; they’ll grow out of it”. The poor mum is then left to manage a very sad, tired and hurting baby whilst trying to manage her own sleep deprivation. There are many things you can do about colic. It is real; there is a cause, so let’s find the solution.

Colic is defined as:
  • Uncontrollable, extended crying in a baby who is otherwise well. They scream for at least 3 hours per day, at least 3 times per week, for at least 3 weeks.
  • It’s often described as a ‘mystery’ and many doctors are unable to find the cause.
Baby appears to be in pain, have a tight tummy, pull their knees up, pass a lot of wind, often have green, frothy poos and scream, writhe and grunt.
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​SO WHAT DO WE DO?
Ingrid and I follow a simple checklist before we jump to anything more serious. This simple checklist has made a significant difference to so many mums and babies. See our blog on Reflux for further help beyond this list, or give us a call.

Colic is almost certainly a feeding issue…that causes a sleeping issue…that affects the feeding issue (in cases of reflux, it could be a food intolerance or may be a more serious illness).
  • Knowing your baby’s cues and responding appropriately is KEY.
  • If your baby is tired then he needs help getting to sleep. What he doesn’t need is more food, as this will compound the problem.
  • If your baby is hungry, he needs to have an effective feed.
  • This is where demand feeding may be problematic.
We want to ensure that your baby is getting a full feed from one breast before you move them onto the other breast. If they are just getting a short feed from each breast or you have an oversupply of milk, their little belly may have an issue with lactose overload.
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LACTOSE OVERLOAD
Lactose overload does NOT mean your baby is lactose intolerant (that’s a cow’s milk issue); it just means an excess of foremilk in their little tummy.
If your baby has lactose overload, they:
  • Will be unsettled
  • May often scream
  • May pull knees up
  • “Appear” hungry
  • Want to suck
  • Have good to large weight gain
  • Have heavy, wet nappies
  • Will often have explosive, green, frothy poo
The excess lactose from your oversupply, or excessive feeding from just the front milk (or ‘foremilk’ – the sugary milk), does not get digested and so it ferments in the bowel whilst drawing in water. This fermenting causes gas and fluid in the bowel, showing as tummy pain, screaming, pulling legs up and wanting to suck for comfort not food.

Remember - not all sucking means hunger; it can be a way of your baby saying “I need comfort”. 
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OUR CHECKLIST
  1. Try changing from “on demand” feeding to 1 breast per feed or block feeding. Allow the other breast to drip whilst feeding. Try and allow 2 ½ - 3 hours between feeds to allow the gut to settle. If this is not effective, there may be another issue requiring extra help.

    Pay attention to your baby’s nappies. Green, frothy poos can indicate that your baby is receiving too much foremilk and it can cause quite nasty tummy upsets. A good solution here is to express off some of the foremilk prior to a feed. Foremilk is not bad, but too much of it can cause issues.

    Having looked at lactose overload and changing to full feeds from one breast 3 hourly, try these other tips:

  2. Have your baby in a more upright position to feed. This allows burps to come up more easily.
  3. If you have an oversupply, you can try expressing off the first 30mL before the feed begins. It is wise to chat this through with us first.
  4. When you feel a “letdown” or you notice your baby suddenly gulping, take them off the breast (much to their distress) and allow that milk to spray into a cloth nappy or bottle. This will help your little one to avoid swallowing too much air, which is a huge issue with colic and reflux.
  5. Diet can also play a part. Many will tell you “Your food makes no difference!”. From years and years of experience, it can! If it gives YOU wind, it may well give your little one wind. It’s different for everyone and you will need to experiment. It may be broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, sultanas, grapes, fizzy drink, etc.
  6. If these tips have not helped over a period of several days, it’s time to consider mum going off dairy. This includes all cheese, yoghurt, milk, chocolate, ice cream, etc. This can make a huge difference to babies and has prevented many babies from being unnecessarily put on reflux medication.
  7. A tongue tie is also a significant consideration. When a baby cannot latch properly due to a tongue tie, they take in a significant amount of air. Unfortunately, very few health professionals are trained to correctly diagnose a tongue tie. Dr Steven Lin at Luminous Dentistry in Long Jetty, NSW, has a wonderful clinic for babies with tongue ties.
  8. Is your baby actually hungry or are they overtired and just need help getting to sleep? Ingrid and I are just a home visit or phone consult away to help your baby (and you!) get some more sleep. It is very sad to hear that babies are on reflux medication when they are simply overtired and need help to get some sleep.
Ingrid and I have some beautiful sleep “training” techniques that will help you all to have a good night’s sleep, whilst never leaving your baby to cry for more than 2 minutes without comfort. See our packages page for further information on how to make a booking.
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Jen Milligan is a midwife and co-founder of The Nurtury with Ingrid Clark.
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    Jen Milligan

    Jen is a midwife with almost 20 years experience in a Sydney birthing unit. She now lives & works on the Central Coast, supporting new mothers as they transition into motherhood.

    Ingrid Clark

    Ingrid is a birth & postpartum doula, living and working on the beautiful NSW Central Coast.

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