Patient's question:
Newborn has a rumbling stomach, hiccups, the baby is two weeks old, the stomach keeps making gurgling sounds, severe hiccups, is it poor gastrointestinal digestion? What are hiccups? What to do?Doctor's answer:
This is mainly because babies inhale air while breastfeeding. After the air enters the stomach, gas is lighter than liquid and tends to rise. When feeding, the child should grip the nipple completely. If bottle-feeding, it is important to avoid leaving air in the nipple. After finishing the milk, it is best to let the child lie on an adult's shoulder and gently pat their back to expel the inhaled air. A little water can help reduce burping.