Patient's question:
What is the reason why a 15-day-old baby keeps choking while drinking milk?Doctor's answer:
Because the baby's lungs are not well developed, pay attention to the feeding position. If the baby is always choking while feeding, it proves that your milk supply is very abundant. The baby doesn't know how to eat at a steady pace and is prone to choking, so adults need to pay more attention.1. Do not distract or play with the baby while they are feeding.
2. When the baby is feeding, the mother should use the middle or index finger to press the base of the nipple. This can prevent the baby's nostrils from being blocked, increase milk flow, and control the baby's feeding speed.
3. After the baby has taken a few sips of milk, remove the nipple and wait for a while before feeding again.
4. Pay attention to the baby's feeding position. Do not let them feed with their head up; instead, keep their head low. When the adult is sitting, the body should be slightly reclined, with the baby's mouth facing up or parallel.
5. Do not overfeed the baby. After feeding, let the baby lie on the shoulder and gently pat their back to burp them, preventing milk from spilling.