This is article was written by a food scientist, Ugochukwu Ejiogu.
He writes:
Today I want to
enlighten us about signs nursing mothers,potential nursing mothers even
Fathers and potential fathers should note to know if their baby is
overfed..
Overfeeding a baby often causes
the baby discomfort because he or she can't digest all of the breast milk or
formula properly. When fed too much, a baby may also swallow air, which
can produce gas, increase discomfort in the belly, and lead to crying.
An over fed baby also may spit up more than usual and
have loose stools. Although crying from discomfort is not
colic, it can make crying more frequent and more intense in an already
colicky baby.
Babies give cues during feeding that indicate how
hungry they are.Pay attention to these cues to help determine when
your baby has had enough to eat.A baby who is hungry will latch
on to the breast or
bottle and suck continuously.
A baby who is getting full during a feeding will take longer pauses between sucking.A baby who is full will turn away from the breast or bottle and not want to suck.
The amount of food each baby needs varies. Young babies usually do not take more breast milk or formula than they need. In general,your baby should seem healthy and happy and have good muscle tone, healthy skin, and good color.
MEANING
OF COLIC --- is defined as episodes of crying for more than three hours a day, for more
than three days a week, for three weeks in an otherwise healthy child. Often crying occurs in the evening.
than three days a week, for three weeks in an otherwise healthy child. Often crying occurs in the evening.
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