What should I do if a newborn hiccups?

Patient's question:

The child has been born for a month. I have been taking very good care of him. It was fine for a while. There were no discomforts. But recently, he always likes to hiccup? I don't know what the reason is. As a new mother, I really don't know what to do?

Doctor's answer:

You can try the following methods. Hold the baby vertically. Let his head rest on your shoulder. Then gently pat his back. If you don't have a rattle for a long time, you can lay the baby flat. Let the air turn inward. Hold the baby for about 30 seconds. Then continue patting. This makes it easier to expel. This issue with your child should be considered a cause of indigestion. It's best to use some digestive aid medication.

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