As a continuation from our last blog regarding mothers presenting to emergency rooms at hospitals with crying babies, this post explores the reasons for excessive crying in babies. 

At Williamstown Osteopathy we see a number of newborns with settling issues due to reflux and constipation. Reflux in babies can be due to a number of reasons and we always advise a consultation with your pediatrician to exclude serious causes. It is possible however that your baby is simply suffering from reflux due to an immature digestive system that allows regurgitation into the oesophagus (foodpipe) or food intolerances. A visit with one of our experienced osteopaths can help you work though this issue and provide you with the right advice to achieve a good nights (or days) sleep. 

Constipation is also an issue in infants that can cause crying or unsettledness. It is commonly overlooked or misdiagnosed as 'colic', but can due to a lack of gastric motility resulting in stasis of faecal material and discomfort. It may also be responsible for a child that is 'windy' or struggles to burp or is unsettled after a feed. These symptoms may be a result of irritation of the lumbar and sacral nerves that supply the bowel. Babies that are breach often experience these issues due to pressure on the lower back during pregnancy and birth. Once again our friendly osteopaths can help you work through these issues but treating the lower back and relaxing babies nervous system.

If you need more information feel free to call the clinic on 9398 8877 or check out this article.