Patient's question:
My baby is six months old. Recently, for about a week, sometimes after feeding, he vomits forcefully within a few minutes, expelling all the milk he just drank. However, he remains in good spirits after vomiting and shows no other symptoms. Each feeding amounts to 180 milliliters, and it has been happening for some time. The feeding method is the same as before.Doctor's answer:
Spitting up is a common phenomenon in infants, referring to the forceful and substantial emptying of food from the stomach. Newborns are prone to spitting up because their stomachs and throats have not yet fully developed. It is recommended to feed the child with at least 100 milliliters of milk, divided into many small portions and fed in very small amounts. Alternatively, keeping the baby's body in a 45-degree downward position can naturally allow the milk in the stomach to flow into the small intestine, reducing the likelihood of spitting up.