What are the reasons for a baby spitting up?

Patient's question:

The baby vomits after eating milk 4 or 5 hours later, and each time he eats very little as if most of it comes back up. On the second day after birth, could the reason be possible oxygen deprivation? Treatment history and effectiveness: Currently being observed in the hospital to see if there is any illness, and how to treat it.

Doctor's answer:

Vomiting has been quite common among babies this month, and it is estimated that it is not due to hypoxia. Due to the baby's small stomach capacity, the wide and poorly closing esophageal sphincter, and the tight pylorus connecting to the small intestine, infants often inhale air while feeding, which can cause milk to spill. It is recommended not to let the baby sit on your back immediately after feeding, but rather to lie on their side for a while before turning them over. If you are being observed in the hospital, nothing will happen. In the future, it is important to pay attention to feeding methods.

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