Why does the baby, who is only 10 days old, always burp after eating milk?

Patient's question:

Why is the baby always spitting up after eating milk for 10 days? It sounds very uncomfortable. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: None, none, none, none, none. What kind of help do you expect: None, none, none, none, none.

Doctor's answer:

! Newborn is 10 days old, burps after feeding. The principle is basically the same as adults. It is mainly due to the gas in the stomach. After feeding, the gas in the stomach needs to be expelled, so there is the burping phenomenon. Children may vomit after feeding. It is recommended to gently pat the child's back after feeding to facilitate the expulsion of gas from the child's stomach. At the same time, it is best to let the child sleep on their side to prevent aspiration when vomiting.

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