Patient's question:
Sister's newborn baby who is 20 days old, after feeding, has been hiccuping for a long time. To relieve her hiccuping, she was given water, and even holding her upright and patting her back didn't help. The baby still hiccuped, and each time it lasted for about 15 minutes, much longer than the normal duration. What should I do if a newborn keeps hiccuping after feeding?Doctor's answer:
The best way to prevent newborn hiccups is to burp the baby after feeding. After the baby finishes drinking milk, if the parents do not burp the baby, in principle, as long as the baby is held upright for 20 to 30 minutes, the air will gradually rise and naturally expel, and the baby will burp on its own. Burping not only helps the baby burp but also has the effect of soothing the baby, because babies really enjoy being gently patted on the back.