Patient's question:
Little baby sister, who just turned 20 days old, has been hiccuping for a long time after feeding. To relieve her hiccups, we tried giving her water and holding her upright while gently patting her back, but it didn't help. The child still hiccuped. Can newborns hiccup after drinking milk?Doctor's answer:
Newborns are caused by frail viscera, insufficient body qi, and incomplete development of the chest and diaphragm. During a baby's burping, breastfeeding should not be performed. It is best to burp appropriately, and applying heat to the abdomen can effectively improve it. Daily dietary habits should not be excessive, and it is suitable for the child's warmth. When a newborn burps, to avoid the baby's frustration, more interesting toys can be used to soothe him or her, or some gentle music can be played to divert his or her attention. This can gradually reduce the frequency of burping, and burping will gradually disappear.