First, as a new mom, your hormones are still raging from pregnancy and childbirth. You are probably a little emotional still. Secondly, everything you ve watched on television or read has stressed the importance of this special time. While this time is important, new mothers often put an exorbitant amount of pressure on themselves to do everything perfect to ensure bonding. Opinions on this abound.
Some pediatricians insist that it is the result of gastrointestinal upset.
Well-meaning older relatives have probably told you colic comes from not breastfeeding or if you are breastfeeding, from something you ate. The fact is, no one knows what causes colic or what particular cure will work for a given infant. Both breastfed and formula fed infants can have colic although it is more common in formula fed babies. Doctors often prescribe gas drops for colicky infants. What works like a charm for one baby drives another crazy.