Patient's question:
The baby is 40 days old and spitting up white liquid. We are feeding them formula along with breast milk. They first eat breast milk, and if it's not enough, we add formula. Lately, they've been spitting up quite a bit, occasionally spitting up white liquid. Why is it that after eating milk, they spit up white liquid?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help clarify this for you. The condition of the baby in this case is due to the immaturity of the newborn's stomach and esophageal development. Based on the situation you described, it is recommended to hold the baby upright after feeding and gently pat their back. This allows the milk to fully enter the stomach, which can help reduce vomiting. The above advice is for the question "Can we feed the baby formula and breast milk if the 40-day-old baby is vomiting clear water?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!