Patient's question:
Moreover, sometimes it takes twenty minutes to burp the baby, and this process is repeated several times. Feeding once can take nearly an hour, but the baby actually doesn't swallow much. Is there any way to prevent the baby from swallowing air?Doctor's answer:
The baby cries while nursing, one possibility is that he can't get the milk properly and is crying out of frustration. If that's not the case, it could also be that the milk flow is too fast, causing him to choke uncomfortably. If the milk flow is too fast, the baby may easily choke on milk. In such cases, you can gently pinch your finger to slow it down. Another possibility is that the baby is in a bad mood or has been startled. If the mother determines that the issue is a fast milk flow, simply ensuring the correct feeding posture and slightly obstructing the milk flow with your hand should suffice. There's also a chance that the baby is going through a weaning phase.