Question 1

can i take gas x while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will not interfere with the process or end up in your milk.

Question 2

how can i avoid giving my baby gas while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Good latch: Making sure your baby has a good latch so they aren't gulping air will help.  That being said some babies are "gulpers" and swallow lots of air no matter how good the latch is.

Question 3

will certain foods i eat while i'm breastfeeding cause my baby to get gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some foods in a mother's diet seem to be linked with increased fussiness or gas in their babies.  Some culprits seem to be dairy, brussel sprouts, legumes and ither cruciferous veggies.  The only way to see if this makes a  difference in your baby is to try cutting one or more of these foods out of your diet and observing anh changes in your baby.

Question 4

my newborn has gas all the time and i breast feed what can i do ?

Accepted Answer

Mylicon: Mylicon drops are safe for any infant, breast fed or bottle fed.

Question 5

i m exclusively breastfeeding 3 months old.took gassy drink.in how many hours after consumption does gas leave breastmilk?

Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding: An alcoholic beverage would be of some concern to a breastfeeding mother (despite tales of giving beer to help milk production), but gas doesn't get into breast milk. Baby will be fine.

Question 6

after feeding the baby (breastfeeding to be specific) and you make the baby burp, is that enough to get rid of the gas, because our daughter seems to be struggling with gassing. is it not or should we consult asap.

Accepted Answer

Burping: Burping is controversial. With the gas comes up stomach contents. Babies can process gas. Burping may not happen for every baby and a baby may be more comfortable not burped. All the best.

Question 7

can gas be a reason 7 week old baby isnt sleeping? (breastfeeding)

Accepted Answer

Yes: gas can be uncomfortable for newborns and can cause them to wake. However, 7 week olds may not be sleeping for other reasons as well. First question is how often is your baby sleeping. You likely have an 2 month well check coming up with your pediatrician and this is a great time to discuss sleep in detail so your current feeding/sleeping schedule can be reviewed.

Question 8

my son is experiencing extreme gas and is very uncomfortable, not sleeping well, constipated. i am currently breastfeeding and formula. i am using aptamil advanced, his stomach getsrock hard, should i put him on similac or s26 to help?

Accepted Answer

: Hello, I am not sure how old your son is because that may be helpful in making a suggestion. However doing more of breastfeeding may be more helpful if there is adequate flow if not the mother should increase her liquid intake so she could get a better flow. The breast milk is better suited to digestion and giving water to the baby may also help.

Question 9

my 7 weeks old baby has a smelly gas. he poops twice a week and poop is mushy no sign of constipation. however he does cry sometimes when he wants to poop. could the smelly gas be caused by my diet because i am breastfeeding. please advise. thank you?

Accepted Answer

: The odor of poop is triggered by bacterial growth in the digestive tract as they feed on undigested waste. Germs get there naturally within the babies first day when they swallow feeds. Infants have weak belly muscles &amp; often use their breathing/fussing muscles to help poop, These are all natural findings. There are probiotics that can alter the poop smell.

Question 10

1 month, boy, 3.2kg. breastfeeding well, used to poop after every second feeding. now hasn't pooped in 4 days and strains when passing gas and has alot of gas. tiny poop came out after warm bath . his crying grows as he tries to poop. any treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Infant's bowel movement(BM) pattern may change, from 2-3 BMs daily to 2-3 BMs a week.  Passing gases and straining has often been misconstrued as a result of decreased BMs or constipation.  Your infant might have developed an infantile colic which usually resolve spontaneously with time.

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How can i avoid giving my baby gas while breastfeeding?

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Will certain foods i eat while i'm breastfeeding cause my baby to get gas?

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My newborn has gas all the time and i breast feed what can i do ?

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I m exclusively breastfeeding 3 months old.took gassy drink.in how many hours after consumption does gas leave breastmilk?

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After feeding the baby (breastfeeding to be specific) and you make the baby burp, is that enough to get rid of the gas, because our daughter seems to be struggling with gassing. is it not or should we consult asap.

A member asked:

Can gas be a reason 7 week old baby isnt sleeping? (breastfeeding)

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My son is experiencing extreme gas and is very uncomfortable, not sleeping well, constipated. i am currently breastfeeding and formula. i am using aptamil advanced, his stomach getsrock hard, should i put him on similac or s26 to help?

A member asked:

My 7 weeks old baby has a smelly gas. he poops twice a week and poop is mushy no sign of constipation. however he does cry sometimes when he wants to poop. could the smelly gas be caused by my diet because i am breastfeeding. please advise. thank you?

A member asked:

1 month, boy, 3.2kg. breastfeeding well, used to poop after every second feeding. now hasn't pooped in 4 days and strains when passing gas and has alot of gas. tiny poop came out after warm bath . his crying grows as he tries to poop. any treatment?

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