Causes of hiccups in newborn babies
After a newborn is born, hiccups often occur. This phenomenon often confuses parents. So, why do newborns hiccup? First, choking on milk is a major cause of hiccups. Secondly, it is very common for babies to take in more air when feeding, causing the stomach to bloat. In addition, newborns have small appetites, so they eat frequently. This can cause hiccups when too much air accumulates in the stomach.
The impact of hiccups on newborns
Although hiccups are a relatively common phenomenon, they can also have many negative impacts on newborns. First of all, hiccups can make babies feel uncomfortable and affect their mood. Secondly, when a child hiccups, he or she may cough violently and cause reflux, which may cause the child to vomit out some food, gastric juice, and acidic substances. In the case of long-term hiccups, the reflux phenomenon will gradually increase and the throat will be damaged. Finally, hiccups can also prevent babies from eating, leading to malnutrition.
Prevention of hiccups in newborns
In order to keep your baby away from hiccups, we can take the following methods to prevent them. First of all, feeding needs to be done slowly and evenly to avoid the child sucking in air while eating. Secondly, when adding complementary food, pay attention to stirring evenly to make the food more finely divided to prevent the child from eating too hastily. Third, control the amount of food you eat according to your baby\’s weight and needs to avoid causing gastric bloating. Finally, the child\’s eating posture must be correct, the child\’s head, neck and body should be supported, so that the child can eat comfortably and relaxedly.
Methods to treat hiccups in newborns
If your child has hiccups, we can take the following measures to alleviate them. First, you can make the child sit or lie on the back so that the child feels the pressure on the spine, which can encourage the child to choke out the gas accumulated in the stomach. Secondly, we can let our children drink more water and not drink any irritating drinks. Alternatively, gently wipe your child\’s back with a towel. Finally, if the situation persists, it is recommended to go to the hospital to seek help from a professional doctor.
Summary
Although hiccups are not a serious illness, they can seriously affect the baby\’s normal life and the child\’s health. Ways to prevent hiccups include correct eating habits, eating slowly and evenly, and correct posture. If your child has hiccups, you can take measures such as drinking more water and promoting choking to relieve them.
