Infant Colic: Traditional Homeopathic Supports

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Nothing is harder than not knowing how to help…

As a new Mom, you are already trying to understand your baby and their cues, feedings, and wake windows…

Add in colic, and it can feel defeating and nearly impossible to figure out.

Here are the homeopathic remedies traditionally associated with infant colic:

Safety Note: While we explore traditional support for infant colic, if the infant has a high fever, is vomiting forcefully, has bloody stools, or appears lethargic and refuses to feed, immediate evaluation by a licensed pediatric professional is required. This educational content does not replace the need for professional medical assessment of an infant’s health and safety.

1. Chamomilla:

This remedy is indicated when there is shrieking, screaming, and crying. The baby wants to be carried and is inconsolable. You may notice that the cheeks have red rashes as well as digestive upset – such as bloating, and green diarrhea. They may also act like they want something and then completely reject it.

2. Colocynthis:

For colic when the baby keeps drawing up their legs, and will feel better from tummy rubs or pressure on their belly. Their pains may come in waves. Other indications can include feeling worse after eating and green diarrhea.

3. Dioscorea:

For colic when the baby is very gaseous with gurgling belly sounds. You may notice them arching their back a lot and crying more when lying down. Tends to feel better from being upright, and worse in the morning.

4. Mag Phos:

This remedy is well indicated for colic when the baby is improved from heat, and may also draw the legs up (similar to Colocynthis). Baby can appear nervous.

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