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The Long-Term Outlook for Colicky Babies and Their Families: What to Expect After the Crying Stops
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[1] American Academy of Pediatrics. (2021). Colic. [https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx)
[2] Mayo Clinic. (2024). Colic - Symptoms and causes. [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colic/symptoms-causes/syc-20371077](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colic/symptoms-causes/syc-20371077)
[3] Gelfand, M. M., et al. (2015). Infant colic and postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 136(3), 543-552.
[4] Cleveland Clinic. (2023). Colic. [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14541-colic](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14541-colic)
[5] Postpartum Support International. (n.d.). Help for Moms & Dads. [https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/](https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/)
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- 12] Mayo Clinic. (2024). *Colic - Symptoms and causes*. [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colic/symptoms-causes/syc-20371077
- 24] Cleveland Clinic. (2023). *Colic*. [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14541-colic
- 35] Postpartum Support International. (n.d.). *Help for Moms & Dads*. [https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/