Babies Reflux and Colic
Babies Reflux and Colic
Homeopathy is a safe and effective treatment for your baby. Many problems such as colic, teething, fevers, sleeplessness, digestive upsets and reflux can be treated simply and
effectively with home prescribing. Recurrent and stubborn problems require a homeopathic consultation.
In her book Homoeopathic Remedies, Asa Herschoff says, ‘intestinal fermentation and an immature digestive system and pancreas in infants can result in painful gas, cramps, and upset bowels, while sensitivity to milk formula and toxins with in breast milk are also common’.
Add to that the job of processing the drugs and immunisations inflicted upon the undeveloped system during the birth or soon after and it is little wonder the gut responds with pain and discomfort.
Intense emotional feelings can also upset babies and need to be considered when choosing a remedy. The following remedies may be helpful however if the situation is difficult to resolve then a homoeopath will be able to help you unravel and treat the cause of the problem.
COLIC: There are two groups. Those who draw their knees up: sharp, cutting pains, writhes and twists- Colocynthis. Severe unbearable pain and abdominal swelling with typical irritability – Chamomilla. Sharp cramping pains, tired and exhausted –Mag Phos.
Those who arch backwards: pains radiate from abdomen, worse from pressure – Doiscorea.
Colic with foul Diarrhoea and nausea – Ipecac. Severe bloating and pressure –Nux Vomica.
Distended hot abdomen, hot and restless –Belladonna. If the mother is suffering from grief or disappointment then give Ignatia.
CROUP: During the first stage use Aconite6c (repeat as needed during the first hour). If necessary follow with Spongia (2nd Hour) and Hepar Sulph6c (3rd hour). Continue to alternate Spongia and Hepar Sulph as necessary.
The five remedy Croup Kit contains Aconite 30c, Drosera 6c, Hepar Sulph 6c, Spongia 6c, and Tissue Salts.
REFUSING MILK OR VOMITTING: Poor quality milk – Calc Carb. Downwards movements during nursing that cause the baby to scream – Borax. If the baby is thin with a large sweaty head, and vomiting after feeds – Silica.
REFLUX: with or without vomiting consider Aethusa, Nux Vomica or Phosphorus and Calc Phos may be indicated for refusal of or milk intolerance. Emotional cause, grief or disappointment – Ignatia.
TEETHING: For unbearable pain, fretful, angry and inconsolable and wants to be carried, one cheek red and one pale, diarrhoea – Chamomilla. Convulsions, hot, flushed, restless and delirious –Belladonna. Excessive sweat and saliva, red gums – Mercurius. Biting – Phytolacca.