It seems like mothers are hard wired to respond to an infants' cries with concern and empathy. We all have the image of a mother cradling her baby, singing or offering soothing words and a soft touch. When the crying is prolonged or can't be stopped, the empathy may quickly change to feelings of helplessness, stress and anger. A baby with colic or reflux may be difficult or impossible to console and cry for a lot longer than expected.
In the past, doctors and grandmothers used to blame the...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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