Patient's question:
Brother's newborn baby has been hiccuping after eating milk, and I don't know what the reason is. He keeps hiccuping, and everyone in the family feels very sorry for him. I also don't know how to prevent it. Please ask how to deal with hiccuping in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Infants should not be laid down immediately after eating, as this can cause hiccups because the air swallowed after feeding cannot be expelled. Therefore, after feeding, the baby should be held upright, leaning against the shoulder, and gently patting the back. This way, lying down after half an hour will help eliminate air from the baby's body and reduce hiccups. Choose to feed the baby in small amounts and multiple meals, pay attention to air release during feeding. If the baby hiccups, warm water can also be effectively given.