Patient's question:
Recently, the baby hasn't been drinking milk very well. I don't know why, but he wants to drink but spits it out after just a few sips, then gets eager to drink again but spits it out again. He arches his back while drinking and twists his body and head uncontrollably. I don't know what the reason is. He drinks breast milk without any issues like this, but my milk supply is quite limited, so he doesn't get full and I have to supplement with formula. I've checked his mouth and there are no problems—no thrush or ulcers. The milk isn't too hot or too cold. I wonder if it's something with his stomach. However, he's been drinking Mimi Ai (a probiotic supplement) without any issues, and I suspect he might have a slight stomach upset. There's a small pimple on his chin, and his face looks a bit like he's developing eczema. I've been cleaning it promptly to prevent the eczema from worsening. When he's really hungry, he drinks more calmly and doesn't twist as much. That's the basic situation. I just want to know why the baby is acting this way. Thank you in advance for the expert's advice.Doctor's answer:
1 If you have a history of gastrointestinal diseases, it may be due to incomplete recovery of gastrointestinal function, leading to indigestion.2 Furthermore, an infant's stomach and throat have not yet fully developed. When feeding, try to avoid swallowing air.
Recommendation: Try the following methods. If the results are not satisfactory, it is still recommended to visit the hospital for a check-up.
1 When breastfeeding, ensure the child's mouth completely covers the nipple, leaving no gaps, to prevent air from entering.
2 When using a bottle, the nipple should be completely filled with milk. Do not hesitate if the milk flows too quickly, as only filling it halfway can easily cause the infant to swallow air.