not wsure if you can help but here goes. My second son was born just befor eChristmas however since being 12 days old he has done NOTHING but cry. He is litterally never ever awake and content. Even when feeding he sometimes pulls off crying as if in pain. He cries and grizzles even when I hold him, rock him, sing to him etc. I am exhausted. He cant even nap in the day, he wakes every 10 mins or so and then continues to cry. He has been constipated although he has been prescribed lactalose to loosen his stools. His poos are very green, not sure what that means. ?Basically he is just a very unhappy unsettled little man. Any ideas what I can do or what the problem could be?
Hi... Thank you for consulting in Chat Doctor. This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to Chat Doctor.  Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief. The two best ways to relieve this distress is - 1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air.2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.