A two-month-old baby who is breastfed chokes milk out of their nose every time they strain. How can this be resolved?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, infants have small stomach capacities, are in a horizontal position, and possess anatomical and physiological characteristics of the digestive tract such as a relaxed lower esophageal sphincter and well-developed pyloric sphincter, which often cause spitting up in infants under 6 months of age. Improper feeding methods leading to excessive air intake or overfeeding can also result in spitting up.
1. After feeding, it is advisable to hold the infant upright against the mother's shoulder and gently pat their back to help expel swallowed air and prevent spitting up.
2. If the infant chokes and inhales into the trachea, it may lead to aspiration pneumonia.