Why does a newborn push?
The baby cannot yet communicate his needs, but his behavior expresses anxiety. He not only cries, but also moans, sniffles, and draws his legs up as if he is cramped or something is in the way.
The newborn is pushing if something is bothering him. Photo: Getty There are several reasons for this behavior:
- Colic in the tummy. The newborn in the stomach accumulates gases, causing cramps and pain. He tries to get rid of unpleasant sensations and tuzhitsya.
- Constipation. The bowel of the baby should be emptied at least twice a day. If this does not happen, the stool mass accumulates and causes discomfort.
- Dissatisfaction with something. The baby can be cold or hot, clothes or a diaper hinders, it's just inconvenient to lie.
- Various diseases. If the crumb does not sleep well and tuzhitsya, he may have problems with the nervous system. A pediatrician may be able to identify them on examination.
It is difficult to pinpoint the exact reason for such behavior. Perhaps the child got bored and wanted to communicate.
What to do if a newborn strains frequently
If, apart from the baby straining, there are no alarming symptoms, try to eliminate the factors that are interfering with it. Mom can help cope with the problem by doing the following:
- Pay attention to feeding. When breastfeeding, mom needs to monitor her diet, with artificial feeding - carefully choose a mixture. Make sure that when applying to the chest or sucking from a bottle, the baby does not catch air.
- Before eating, spread the baby on the tummy, feeding, hold vertically.
- Make the child a massage, do exercises with him. Put the baby back, stroke your tummy, lift the handles, bend and press to the belly of the leg.
- Watch the climate in the room. Often ventilate, maintain a comfortable temperature and humidity in the room.
- Lay it more comfortable. If necessary, change the diaper, correct the sheet. Make sure that the clothes do not crush, and the pose he likes.
- Take the child in his arms. He will feel the closeness of his mother, warm her with warmth, relax and calm down.
If the problem cannot be resolved, orthe tense state is accompanied by vomiting, high temperature, skin rashes, you need to immediately consult a doctor. This may be associated with serious pathologies. The condition of the newborn must be constantly monitored, pay attention to his behavior. Usually by 3-4 months he stops straining. Gradually, the body adapts to life, the intestines and stomach will work better, the baby will find other ways to express his feelings. Read also:
