DL Digestive Overload Pamphlet Print 2 pages - Flipbook - Page 1
Overview of causes
Basic tips for healing
Unbalanced feeding practices
Feeding newborns beyond their stomach
capacity, frequent feeding (defined as
feeding before 3 1/2 hourly) breastfeeding
diet, or formula choice.
Feed baby in accordance with their
natural digestive capacity and capabilities to give them optimum time to digest
their milk. This means stopping cluster
feeding and extending time between
feeds to 3 1/2 to 4 hourly.
Retained air (wind)
When optimum levels of air are not
released from the stomach via the mouth,
this has to pass through the intestines
and bowel, which causes distress and
contributes to reflux, explosive bowel
motions and/or constipation.
Lack of salivary enzymes
Saliva holds enzymes that aid digestion.
When newborns do not swallow enough
saliva, digestion is compromised.
Tongue and/or lip tie
This occurs when the muscle (the frenulum)
under the tongue and top lip are attached
in such a way as to inhibit fluid movement
for sucking. This can cause serious feeding
and digestive problems, with newborns
potentially stimulating less milk than
required
and/or
swallowing
larger
amounts of air when they feed from the
breast or bottle.
If breastfeeding, stop eating dairy,
onions, red peppers, tomatoes, citrus,
acidic food and soy. Limit carbohydrates
and windy vegetables to two servings a
day and be aware of sugar intake.
Burp baby well, and this is a lot more
than a couple of burps after the feed. All
newborns require significant burping,
whether they are breast or bottle fed.
Have baby checked and rechecked for a
tongue and/or lip tie.
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