Patient's question:
Recently, the baby has not been drinking milk properly. I don't know why, but he wants to drink but spits it out after a couple of 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 always been given Mimi Ai (a probiotic supplement), and I feel he might have a bit of a stomach upset. There's a small pimple on his chin, and his face looks a bit like he's getting eczema. I clean it up promptly to prevent the eczema from spreading. 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 had gastrointestinal diseases, it may be due to incomplete recovery of gastrointestinal function, leading to indigestion.2 Furthermore, the 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 examination.
1 When breastfeeding, ensure the child's mouth completely covers the entire 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 forcefully, as leaving only half the nipple filled increases the likelihood of air being inhaled.