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my baby is two weeks old.she keeps farting and strains a lot to get the fartv out.she also seems to have a problem passing the pooh pooh as you can see her strain and stretch while doing it.
she also cries alot at night of late while scratching her hands.
what could be the problem?possible solution?
ps the discomfort interferes with her sleep and feeding.
Your baby sounds like she's having digestive problems and has food sensitivities. Get a referral from your OBGYN and see a nutritionist who specializes in maternity. You most likely will need to change your diet and eliminate foods that are difficult for your baby to digest. In the mean time, cut out ALL dairy from your diet, as lactose sensitivity is the most common problem for babies.
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Helene Byrne
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I can answer all questions regarding prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer any questions that are not related to prenatal and postpartum fitness and exercise. I will not answer questions regarding getting pregnant, or signs or symtoms, only fitness and exercise during and after pregnancy. No due dates, medical problems during pregnancy, signs or symtpoms of pregnancy, pregnancy tests, vaginal problems/smells/discharge, periods or ovulation.
Experience
Pre-and-Postnatal Exercise Specialist
ACE certified Personal Trainer
Author: "Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best" Book
Author: "Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning" DVD
Founder: BeFit-Mom
Teacher: Post Pregnancy Exercise Workshops
Organizations
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
Publications
numerous regional parenting magazine
Education/Credentials
Dancing Thru Pregnancy, Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification 2000
Resist-a-Ball Core Program, 1999
American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1999
Peak Performance, San Francisco, CA, Pilates Instructor Training Program, 1992
Health and Fitness Institute, Cal State Hayward, Personal Trainer Certificate, 1990
American College of Sports Medicine, Group Exercise Leader, 1989
Boston Conservatory, BFA/Dance, 1982
Awards and Honors
�Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning�, 2005. Winner of the Platinum Award from the Family Review Center, 2007.
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