What are the reasons for a one-month-old baby crying during breastfeeding?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
A baby crying and fussing during breastfeeding for over a month is usually caused by factors such as feeding too quickly, insufficient milk supply, or oral ulcers. Therefore, new mothers should pay attention to their baby's condition during feeding. In addition, if the mother consumes greasy or hard-to-digest foods, the breast milk may become difficult for the baby to digest, leading to abdominal pain and bloating, which can cause the baby to cry and fuss during nursing.
Babies over one month old may cry and fuss during breastfeeding, usually due to feeding too quickly, insufficient milk supply, oral ulcers, or other reasons. Therefore, new mothers should pay close attention to their baby's condition during feeding.
1. Feeding too quickly
If a baby feeds too rapidly, they may swallow a large amount of air, which can cause intestinal muscle spasms, leading to bloating and abdominal pain. This often results in crying and struggling during feeding. Parents can gently massage the baby's abdomen and comfort the baby to help relieve these symptoms.
2. Insufficient milk supply
During breastfeeding, if milk production is inadequate, the baby's stomach capacity and nutritional needs may not be met, causing hunger and resulting in crying and fussiness while nursing. Mothers can improve milk supply by getting adequate rest or massaging their breasts.
3. Oral ulcers
If a baby has oral ulcers or thrush, feeding may be painful, leading to crying and irritability. Parents should carefully observe their baby; if oral ulcers are detected, treatment options typically include medication, vitamin and zinc supplementation, and maintaining good oral hygiene.
In addition, if the mother consumes greasy or hard-to-digest foods, the breast milk may become difficult for the baby to digest, causing abdominal pain and bloating, which can lead to crying and fussing during feeding.
