Patient's question:
My baby often hiccups, and I just wanted to ask why newborns keep hiccuping! Could you please tell me why this happens?Doctor's answer:
This is mainly because children inhale air while breastfeeding. After the air enters the stomach, gas is lighter than liquid and rises to the top, which can easily stimulate the stomach to reverse peristalsis and cause burping. When bottle-feeding, there is air in the nipple. During breastfeeding, if the lips do not fully cover the nipple, air is inhaled and swallowed into the stomach. After feeding, it is best to have the child lie on an adult's shoulder and gently pat their back with your hand, which can help the inhaled air come out and reduce the occurrence of burping.