Friday, August 12, 2011
Spit up vs. vomiting? feeding mothers..?
My daughter is also 2 months old and is exclusively fed. First off, I think that if your baby is gaining properly I would not worry about the whole spit up thing. It really does look like more than what it is. My baby is a spitter as well and although it can be annoying (and messy) I'm just trying to hang in there with it. My doctor immediately offered a prescription for some reflux medicine when I told him how often she spits up. I refused it. It's not bothering her and I'm a little conservative when it comes to medicating anyhow. If you think that he is overeating then I would do a couple of things. One, only offer one at each feeding and make his feedings a little closer together instead (at least during the day.) Also, if you suspect that he is wanting to nurse more for comfort then just offer that empty to him even if you have to do it several times. If it doesn't satisfy him then give him the full because he probably is truly hungry. Plus, by doing this he is going to get more of that hind milk that is a little bit more fattier and more fulfilling. If it makes you feel any better we are having a some green poops here and there as well. I've always heard why the poop is green but have never heard that it is bad for the baby. I would ume that as long as most of his poopy diapers are that yellow, seedy poop then you should not worry. I just would not try to force him to nurse longer. Go by his cues and he will let you know what he needs. I hope I helped some. Good luck!
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