Colic is commonly downplayed by pediatricians, leading many parents to feel unsupported and gaslit. The article recounts a personal experience that highlights the extreme emotional toll that colic can take on new parents. Despite advancements in understanding the condition, many mothers still encounter the same dismissive attitude, making them feel incompetent or crazy. The psychological effects of colic are rarely acknowledged, causing significant distress during critical bonding moments between parents and their newborns, which can affect future parenting decisions.
Parents are told that colic is 'nothing to worry about,' but for many, it's overwhelming and even traumatic.
Moms may ultimately feel gaslit, unsupported, and isolated during the formative early days of parenting.
Despite broader access to information and increased awareness of potential underlying causes, the dominant message continues to be, 'Don't worry, it's normal.'
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