Patient's question:
Born only over thirty days, she always groans and strains with her legs when taking naps at night, her little face turning red. Sometimes, when straining, she also spits up milk, and on many occasions, milk even chokes her out of her nose. I feel both heartbroken and helpless. Here, I seek advice from all the kind-hearted people.Doctor's answer:
Your baby always groans and strains while taking a nap at night, kicking their legs and making their little face turn red. You should consider whether they are hungry or need to use the bathroom (urinate or defecate) and address it promptly. During the straining, they may also spit up milk, and there have been several instances where milk has been inhaled through their nose. This is because newborns have horizontal stomachs with a relaxed upper esophageal sphincter and a tight lower esophageal sphincter, making this phenomenon more common. Be careful not to choke the baby, as this will improve with time. After feeding, you can pick up the baby and gently pat their back for a while.