Question
Why does my baby suddenly cry and kick her feet while breastfeeding at night, stop eating afterward, and just keep crying? I thought she might have stomach pain, so I massaged her stomach, but she cried even louder. She was fine before, but only for the past two nights. I have a lot of milk, and her mouth doesn’t have any cuts. Have there been any treatments in the past and how effective were they? I haven’t paid much attention to this issue, what kind of assistance do I need?
Answer
Babies may cry and kick their feet during breastfeeding at night due to abdominal pain, indigestion, or oral problems. Solutions include checking the baby’s mouth for ulcers or blisters, administering absorbent medicine such as Jianpi San, and taking probiotics like Mamima Ai to adjust the intestinal flora and alleviate abdominal pain. At the same time, you can give the baby a clockwise abdominal massage to promote intestinal movement. If abdominal pain continues without improvement and is accompanied by bloody stools, seek medical attention promptly to rule out conditions such as intussusception. Additionally, be aware of any vomiting or diarrhea symptoms in the baby and consider giving medications like Metoclopramide to relieve them.