Patient's question:
The child has been born for a month, and I have been taking very good care of him. It was fine for a while, with no discomfort, but recently he always likes to hiccup? I don't know what the reason is. As a first-time mother, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the baby's stomach is flat, and when drinking milk, they can inhale both air and milk at the same time, which can easily cause reflux and lead to hiccups. It is recommended to hold the baby upright and gently pat their back for 20 minutes after feeding, and then put them down once they hiccup. If the baby hiccups, you can relieve it by giving them a small amount of warm water or milk. Temporary hiccuping can occur due to cold exposure, overeating, eating too quickly, or consuming dry and hard food, and this is not considered a disease.