1. Why do babies hiccup after feeding?
2. How to help babies relieve hiccups?
3. How to prevent hiccups in babies?
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
1. Why do babies hiccup after feeding?
When the baby eats milk, the gas in the stomach will rise to the esophagus. Because the muscles cannot hold it, it will be discharged through the mouth, causing hiccups. This is because during the fetal period, the esophagus and respiratory tract share a tube. After birth, the esophagus and respiratory tract are separated, but the nerves are not fully developed, so hiccups occur.
2. How to help babies relieve hiccups?
1. Keep the baby in an upright position: You can let the baby sit up or hold the baby in an upright position. This reduces the chance of stomach gas rising into the esophagus.
2. Gently pat or massage the back: Gently patting or massaging the back can promote the discharge of gas and reduce hiccups.
3. Let the baby rest quietly: Allowing the baby to rest quietly can reduce movement, thereby reducing the chance of gas rising into the esophagus.
4. Change the feeding method: You can try to change the feeding method, such as letting the baby eat slower, or using a smaller bottle.
3. How to prevent hiccups in babies?
1. Let the baby sit upright: Let the baby sit upright when feeding. This can reduce the chance of gas in the stomach rising to the esophagus.
2. Diet: If breastfeeding, the mother needs to have her own diet and avoid eating too many irritating foods. If it is artificial feeding, you need to pay attention to the selection and preparation method of formula milk powder.
3. Burp your baby: Burping your baby during feeding can reduce the chance of gas in the stomach rising to the esophagus.
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
If the above methods cannot relieve hiccups and are accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fever, abdominal discomfort, etc., you need to seek medical treatment in time. This may be due to hiccups caused by other illnesses. At the same time, in daily life, parents need to pay attention to observe the baby\’s condition, promptly seek medical attention for abnormal symptoms.
In short, it is a normal physiological phenomenon for babies to hiccup after eating milk, and parents do not need to worry too much. The occurrence of hiccups can be reduced by taking appropriate mitigation methods and preventive measures. If any abnormality occurs, timely medical treatment is required.
