Patient's question:
A seven-and-a-half-month-old baby vomits about once an hour at night, starting with their first vomit of food. Later, the vomiting becomes less frequent, and the vomit is yellow, thick, and watery. They sleep well and have not eaten milk during the day. Normally, they are breastfed.Doctor's answer:
Vomiting is common in infancy and can be stabilized by adjusting feeding methods. The following ways can be determined:1. Feed in adequate amounts but avoid overfeeding. Feed in small, frequent meals to reduce the pressure on the stomach.
2. After each feeding, hold the baby upright on an adult's shoulder and gently pat their back. This action can help expel air swallowed into the stomach, thereby increasing stomach pressure.
3. Do not feed too quickly or too eagerly. Pause halfway through to allow the baby to breathe more comfortably.