Patient's question:
Doctor, hello: I would like to consult you a few questions. The baby has been born for about 66 days now, and he still frequently vomits milk (he is breastfed). When I get close to his mouth, I feel a sour smell coming from his mouth, and there is a white layer on his tongue. Are these symptoms normal, or is the baby sick? By the way, when the baby is about to vomit milk and hasn't vomited yet, does it feel painful to him?Doctor's answer:
Infant spitting up is mostly physiological. Newborn stomachs are in a horizontal position, with the cardia being the entrance of the stomach connected to the esophagus. Here, the muscle development is immature, with low muscle tone and poor closure; while the pylorus, which is the exit of the stomach, has higher muscle tone, making it relatively difficult for food to reach the intestines.Advice: Mothers should pay attention to the speed and amount of diaper changes based on the cause of spitting up. After changing the diaper, rest the child's head on your shoulder, gently pat their back, and let them lie down after 5-10 minutes. Generally, a right-side lying position is recommended, and avoid excessive tossing and turning.