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The baby who fusses at the breast. Emma McCabe USA, 2020 Baby April 2020

Dr Pamela Douglas14th of Jan 202417th of Jan 2024

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In this time of COVID-19 threat, we want breastfeeding to work for our babies so that their immune system remains as strong as possible. We want breastfeeding to work for women so that life is as easy as it can possibly be in the midst of everything. Fussing and crying at the breast is miserable for both mother and baby - and can usually be prevented or repaired. Emma McCabe, a breastfeeding counsellor in Brooklyn, New York, and Dr Pamela Douglas, an Australian GP-lactation consultant and breastfeeding medicine specialist, discuss three main causes of unsettled baby behaviour with breastfeeds.

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Assessing the irritable infant (part 1). Dr Krystyna de Lange Australia, The Good GP 2019

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In this episode, the Good GP interviews Dr Krystyna de Lange, General Practitioner with a special interest in maternal and infant medicine on the assessment of irritable infants. Dr de Lange covers the definition of the crying or unsettled baby, the prevalence and variability across cultures and assessing the irritable infant. We also explore the factors that may cause an irritable infant and the medical conditions to consider when assessing the infant. Dr Krystyna de Lange is a practicing GP with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG), Diploma of Child Health (DCH) and Certificate in Emergency Medicine (EMC).

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