Patient's question:
A 25-day-old baby struggles to breastfeed, falling asleep after sucking for a while and crying when put down. The baby is fussy and refuses to eat in the morning, requiring force-feeding with 30ml at a time. At its peak, the baby consumes 60ml. Nighttime breastfeeding is relatively normal, with feedings every three hours, each lasting about 60ml. The baby is easily startled and experiences tremors in its waist and wrist. How can we help her breastfeed properly without crying?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you clarify this. For a situation like your baby's, it's possible that the symptoms are caused by calcium deficiency. Once you supplement with calcium, the symptoms should gradually improve. There are several possible reasons why your baby might not be eating milk, and we can rule out a few:1. Check if there's any abdominal bloating?
2. Check if there was a change in formula, as some children may also refuse to drink milk after switching to a new formula. Additionally, carefully examine if there's any oral inflammation that might be causing the issue.