Patient's question:
The baby has been born for a month, and I have been taking very good care of him. In the past, everything was fine, and there were no discomforts, but recently he has been hiccuping a lot. Now, I would like to ask about the massage techniques for hiccuping in babies?Doctor's answer:
If the baby suddenly starts hiccuping without any other illnesses, it usually doesn't require any treatment. Hiccups typically stop on their own after a short while. However, if the hiccuping lasts for a longer duration, such as 5 to 10 minutes continuously, you can help the baby burp by holding them a bit longer after feeding, gently patting their back, or lightly massaging their abdomen to help release gas. This can help prevent hiccuping and spitting up. But if the baby hiccuping persists and is accompanied by poor appetite, weight loss, or frequent vomiting.