Patient's question:
My child is a little over a month old. Recently, they have been spitting up milk, sometimes forcefully. What could be the reason, and how should it be handled? Thank you!~,Doctor's answer:
Hello, if a newborn spits up milk, it might be due to overeating during one feeding session and not properly expelling the air in their stomach. It is recommended to hold the baby upright after feeding and gently pat their stomach to release the trapped air, which can help reduce spitting up. Additionally, when the child is lying down, make sure their head is elevated, or simply hold the baby upright. After spitting up, the child's complexion may look unwell, but as long as it recovers quickly, there is no problem. Moreover, you can appropriately supplement the child with some fluids based on the situation.