Patient's question:
My classmate's little baby is two and a half months old. Now, when the child is feeding, they often choke. The choking makes the child very uncomfortable. My classmate doesn't know how to handle it either. Could you please tell me what to do if a baby chokes on milk?Doctor's answer:
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Nursing a baby of this age often involves spitting up, which is relatively common. This is because a baby's stomach is in a horizontal position, has a small capacity, and the cardiac sphincter (the connection to the esophagus) is wide with poor closing function, while the pylorus (the connection to the small intestine) is tight. Additionally, babies often swallow air while feeding, making it easy for milk to reflux into their mouth, causing spitting up.
When a mother first sees her baby spit up, she may feel worried and unsure of what to do. However, by paying attention to the following aspects, you can prevent spitting up.
1. Use an appropriate feeding position: Hold the baby upright while feeding, keeping their body at a 45-degree incline. This allows milk to flow naturally from the stomach into the small intestine, reducing the likelihood of spitting up compared to feeding while lying down. After feeding, hold the baby upright and gently pat their back until they burp.
2. It is essential to burp the baby after feeding is complete."