Patient's question:
My child has been born for about 40 days. I am feeding her in a sitting position, but I don't know if it's because she eats too quickly or if the position is incorrect. Every time she feeds, she chokes and coughs. Seeing her uncomfortable expression, my heart aches. Please advise how to feed her without choking.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Choking is a common abnormal symptom in infants, especially newborns. Pay attention to breastfeeding posture. When breastfeeding, stand on a small stool, hold the baby properly, and use your thumb and index finger to gently pinch the nipple to feed, preventing the nipple from blocking the baby's nostril or causing choking and vomiting due to too fast milk flow. For bottle-feeding, avoid using bottles with excessively large nipples and adjust the baby's feeding speed in a timely manner. These are simple methods to prevent choking.Choking is an abnormal symptom and must be examined by a doctor for timely and appropriate treatment. If the baby breathes smoothly after choking, it is best to try to make them cry again to observe their breathing and exhalation during crying for any abnormalities (such as a change in voice tone, difficulty breathing, or severe chest depression). If any abnormalities are found, take them to the hospital. If the baby's cry is loud and strong, with a rosy complexion, it indicates no serious issues.