Patient's question:
Please let me know, my baby is only 15 days old. In the past few days, there has been vomiting, sneezing, and a bit of sticky saliva in the mouth. Is it possible that the doctor thinks it's a cold? What kind of medicine can be used?Doctor's answer:
Hello, common reasons for a baby spitting up include: the sphincter at the connection between the esophagus and stomach is not fully developed, meaning the upper opening of the stomach is relatively loose, especially common in premature infants; the newborn's stomach is positioned more horizontally; the pyloric sphincter is tight, meaning the stomach's exit is relatively tight; improper feeding methods, such as feeding too quickly, a bottle nipple that is too large, or feeding the baby while lying down, etc.It is recommended that when feeding the baby, the mother should not be in a hurry. Hold the baby upright, with the head tilted slightly upward, lying in the mother's arms. Use one hand to support the baby's back and the other hand to use the thumb and the other four fingers to hold the upper and lower parts of the breast to lift the entire breast for feeding. If the milk flow is too fast, use the thumb and index finger to gently press or pinch the breast to control the flow rate. When bottle-feeding, the nipple should be filled with milk, and the hole should allow slow dripping. After feeding, hold the baby upright, with the head resting on an adult's shoulder, gently pat the back until the burp is released, then gently lower the baby and place them on their side. This can reduce spitting up and minimize the risk of the milk being inhaled into the respiratory tract.
If the baby spits up severely, with forceful ( does not need translation), or if the vomit is of an unusual color, it is essential to see a doctor.