Colic, Reflux & Surviving the Har...
Colic, Reflux & Surviving the Hard Days
Moon & Mother Podcast by Kyra Patch
S1 · E19
May 12, 2026
05:09
Episode notes

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest and most isolating parts of early parenthood caring for a baby struggling with colic, reflux, excessive crying, feeding difficulties, and sleepless nights while trying to survive mentally and emotionally yourself.

This conversation is for the parents pacing the floors at 2am, the families being told “it’s normal” when their instincts say something feels off, and the caregivers carrying the emotional weight of trying everything while feeling completely exhausted.

We discuss:

• What colic actually is and why it can feel so overwhelming

• Signs and symptoms of infant reflux

• The emotional toll excessive crying can have on parents

• How reflux and feeding struggles can impact sleep, bonding, and mental health

• The difference between “normal newbor ... 

Keywords
Postpartum
Lactation
Breastfeeding
Help
Support
Baby
Reflux
Colicky
Infant