What could be more beautiful than a newborn baby? When a happy newly-made mother holds her baby in her arms, enjoying these wonderful moments, she still does not imagine what difficulties she will have to face.
We will analyze the most popular problems that a young mother and her one-month-old baby may encounter.
Colic and gas
The most, perhaps, the most popular and exciting mummy problem is stomach pain. Almost all monthly children experience them. Do not worry too much about this. Problems will disappear at the moment when digestion is established and the correct intestinal microflora is formed. However, do not let everything go by its own accord. There are several ways to help your baby in this case.
Since monthly babies eat exclusively breast milk or milk formula, it is necessary to correctly approach the issue of feeding a newborn. If you are fighting for breastfeeding, then this is a definite plus. Thanks to breast milk, the small intestine is filled faster with beneficial bacteria and digestion is normalized. Try to exclude gas-forming foods from your diet : cabbage, legumes, bread and carbonated drinks.
If you feed the baby with a mixture, then you need to choose it correctly. Consult with your local pediatrician on this issue.
Temperature in monthly children
Unfortunately, not a single child has yet grown up without illness. All children are affected by viruses. Some carry the first cold only to two years, while others may get sick in the first month.
It is worth saying that the temperature of newborn children can be slightly increased up to six months. This is considered normal, provided that all tests are good and there are no other manifestations of the common cold. The body temperature of the child in this case can increase to 37.5 degrees, especially in the evening.
If the increase is much higher and lasts for several days, then perhaps your monthly baby is sick. Never self-medicate. The kid is still so small and cannot tell you that he has pain. Therefore, a pediatrician cannot be dispensed with here. Strictly follow all the recommendations of the doctor and carry out the necessary procedures.
A good helper in the formation of immunity is breast milk. If you breastfeed, you will be able to avoid many diseases, thanks to the baby’s immunity.
Constipation or diarrhea
Quite a few monthly babies have problems with bowel movements. Some have diarrhea, while others, on the contrary, are constipated. What should a young mom do in this case?
A newborn baby normally empties its intestines at each feeding. This is not a diarrhea and an occasion to consult a doctor. If the baby's chair has a very liquid consistency, an unusual color or impurities of mucus, then it is urgent to show the child to a specialist.
We can talk about constipation if the baby has not emptied his intestines for more than two days. Then you need to help the baby. There are several options to make the baby go to the toilet. You can have an enema, use a vent tube, or use the medicine your pediatrician prescribes.
Monthly Baby Day
In most cases, newborn babies sleep in the first month of their life. They wake up only when they want to fill their tummies with delicious mother's milk. On average, in a state of sleep, monthly children stay about twenty hours a day.
Five to ten times they wake up to feed. Previously, pediatricians advised young mothers to feed the baby every three hours. Now the approach to this issue has changed somewhat. On-demand feeding is welcome. It is very convenient for both mom and baby. However, it is worth remembering that the interval between meals should not be less than two hours, otherwise there will be a large load on the small stomach and the baby will begin to experience heaviness and pain in the abdomen.
Changing diapers or diapers is necessary as they are filled (contaminated). There are no defined standards or a developed schedule in this matter.
Bathing the baby must be carried out at the same time, preferably before bedtime. Thanks to this mode, from the first days the baby will begin to get used to the established schedule.
Laying a one-month-old baby usually takes place easily and naturally. Most babies fall asleep during feeding, after which their mother puts them in a warm cozy bed.
Conclusion
If you first became parents, ask experienced grandmothers or mothers for help in caring for the baby. If you have questions, do not be afraid to seek the advice of a pediatrician.
Love your baby and create the most comfortable conditions for her.