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Diet and infantile colic

A study shows that probiotics may be useful in some cases of infant colic. Daily crying times were statistically significantly reduced in the babies supplemented with probiotics versus the placebo group – both of whom were exclusively breastfed.

The symptoms of infantile colic improved and was well tolerated and safe in the probiotics group.

There is also a small amount of evidence to support mums eating a low allergen diet when babies have colic.

This is especially interesting as a recent systematic review systematic review of medical and conventional therapies shows little scientific evidence to support the use of Infacol or Dentinox (Simethicone) or colief (Lactase enzyme). Antispasmodics aren’t recommended for babies as they can have serious adverse effects.

J Paediatr Child Health. 2012 Feb;48(2):128-37. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02061.x. Epub 2011 Apr 7. Infantile colic: a systematic review of medical and conventional therapies. Hall B, Chesters J, Robinson A.

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in infantile colic: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pediatrics. 2010; 126(3):e526-33 (ISSN: 1098-4275). Savino F et al.

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Diet important during pregnancy

A new systematic review and meta-analysis in the BMJ published online on May 17, 2012 shows that improving maternal diet during pregnancy helps with reduced weight gain during pregnancy and improved obstetric outcomes.

In Europe and the USA, 20% – 40% of women gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy. Gaining this much extra weight is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.  Improving diet reduced the risk for preeclampsia and babies getting their shoulder stuck during delivery (shoulder dystocia). There was a trend towards less gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure.

What women eat and how much weight women gain during pregnancy was also important for the health of the baby – so eat healthily, eat well and don’t eat for two!

http://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.e2088:  Effects of interventions in pregnancy on maternal weight and obstetric outcomes: meta-analysis of randomised evidence. BMJ 2012; S.Thangaratinam et al

 

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As well as being principal at Amersham Osteopathic Clinic, I am also Consultant in Charge at the Osteopathic Centre for Children's London clinic (part of the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy) and teach theory and practical techniques on the current Diploma course. I am on the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy Teaching Faculty. I teach … Read more...