Pediatr. praxi. 2020;21(5):379-382 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2020.079

The issue of infantile colic in primary care

Bc. Lucie Kratinová^1,2, Mgr. Alena Machová¹

¹ Ústav ošetřovatelství, porodní asistence a neodkladné péče, Zdravotně sociální fakulta Jihočeské univerzity v Českých Budějovicích

² Dětské oddělení Nemocnice České Budějovice, a. s.

The article introduces the results of the research focused on the issue of infantile colic from the perspective of infant mothers and nurses working in ageneral practitioner'soffice for children. Infant colic is arelatively common problem of infant age. According to the latest studies, the prevalence of Wessel-modified colic ranges from 17% to 25% during the first 6 weeks of age, decreasing with age (1). The results showed that parents of children with infantile colic have more information about the issue than parents whose children do not suffer from infantile colic. Next, that nurses have professional knowledge this issue and especially the important role in the education of mothers in the prevention of colic pain and during treatment. Education focuses on the correct technique of breastfeeding, possibly the correct technique of feeding by the bottle, burping after feeding, positioning and massage techniques. The most often nurses recommend breastfeeding mothers to change their diet.

Keywords: infantile colic, infant, nurse, nursing care.

Published: October 16, 2020  Show citation