More info on Lactose intolerance as a cause of vomiting in babies: - Severity of intolerance appears to vary from a mild intolerance, which may
show itself as frequent crying and possetting, up to severe intolerance, which
may show as vomitting after each feed and/or diarrhoea....and anything in
between. Lactose intolerance appears to be inherited so consider the family history of both of the baby’s parents.
More Info on Reflux as a cause of vomittng in babies: -
One reason for frequent vomiting in babies is Gastro-oesophageal Reflux
(Reflux). The baby with Reflux typically cries after every feed (and usually
vomits or possets frequently - although some reflux babies don’t bring up anything at all). Medication from your GP or Paediatrician will
soothe their Reflux and stop them crying. If they still seem unsettled after
receiving the correct medication Cranial osteopathy may help them rediscover
their ability to relax. See Reflux page for more.
This information does not replace the need for specific medical advice.
It is common but not normal for babies to vomit or posset (possetting is when a baby regurgitates just a mouthful). The common causes of
frequent vomitting /possetting in babies who are otherwise not ill* include: -
Being overfull
Trapped wind
Reflux and
Lactose intolerance.
Cranial Osteopathy may help with trapped wind by reducing excessive muscle
tension in your baby’s tummy in order to allow the diagphragm to do its work.
Reflux babies may benefit from osteopathy for general
tension if medication has failed to soothe them completely.
Overfullness can be addressed by winding half-way through feeds.
Lactose intolerance may be addressed by a change of diet.
*If you suspect your baby is vomitting because they are ill please call your
Doctor or Health Visitor for advice.
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