Patient's question:
The baby is now just eighteen days old. Sometimes, while playing, he will burp. Seeing him in a troublesome state, I pick him up and hold him upright, gently patting his back. However, he still burps. My mother-in-law says that if he burps, feeding him milk immediately will stop the burping. May I ask if it's okay to feed the baby milk when he burps?Doctor's answer:
Most burping in newborns is physiological. It is related to the anatomical position of the stomach and the incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter. After each feeding, it is necessary to pat the back vertically, and the baby should sleep only after burping to prevent repeated vomiting and burping. As the child grows older, the symptoms will improve. If there are no other symptoms, it is generally not a serious problem. Whether to give some water to recover or stop feeding may cause vomiting. If you are still worried, you can take the baby to the hospital for a physical examination.