Pains are unbearable and severe. Babies scream with anger and are restless. They drive their parent crazy. The pains are severe and come in waves. They are better after passing a stool and for pressure or rubbing.
Babies draw their legs up and are better for having their tummies rubbed.
They scream with pain and are better if you put them over your knees or shoulder. The tummy is rumbly and windy. Pains are worse in the morning and better for bending back and stretching out. Stools may be green or more commonly are small and knotty and passed with difficulty, with a lot of straining. Pains are better for warmth and for bending double babies pull their legs up and are better for heat a warm hand or lying on a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel. .