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Does maternal diet affect infantile colic?
Meliha Aksoy Okan1, Mehmet Gunduz1, Mesut Okur1
1a Medipol University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics , Istanbul , Turkey .
Summary
Maternal diet impacts infant colic. Consuming protein, grapes, lemons, and potatoes may protect babies, while removing bananas might reduce colic. This study explored dietary links without restrictions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nutrition Science
- Infant Health
Background:
- Infantile colic is a common condition affecting newborns.
- The etiology of infantile colic is multifactorial, with maternal diet being a potential contributing factor.
- Understanding dietary influences can inform management strategies for colicky infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between maternal dietary patterns and the incidence of infantile colic.
- To explore specific food items in the maternal diet that may correlate with infant crying time.
- To identify potential dietary modifications for breastfeeding mothers to alleviate infantile colic.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 30 colicky and 29 non-colicky infants.
- Mothers recorded their diet and infant crying time for one week.
- A nutritionist analyzed maternal dietary content and compared diets between groups.
Main Results:
- Mothers of non-colicky infants consumed more grapes and lemons.
- Infant crying time was negatively correlated with maternal protein intake and potato consumption.
- Infant crying time was positively correlated with maternal walnut and banana consumption.
Conclusions:
- Removing bananas from the maternal diet may reduce infantile colic.
- A maternal diet rich in protein, grapes, lemons, and potatoes may offer protective effects against colic.
- Dietary adjustments for breastfeeding mothers could be a non-invasive approach to manage infantile colic.
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