Why do newborns always hiccup?
Newborns often hiccup in the first few months after birth. Although this situation is normal, it makes many new parents feel at a loss. Today, let us find out why newborns always hiccup.
The digestive system is not fully developed
It takes a while for a newborn\’s digestive system to fully develop. Therefore, after nursing or eating, the baby may swallow too much air, causing gas and burping. Especially when breastfeeding, babies can easily swallow air. Therefore, when breastfeeding, it is necessary to raise the baby\’s head slightly so that his tongue and throat are aligned with the nipple. This can reduce the swallowing of air and reduce the probability of gas and hiccups.
Drinking milk too fast or too slow
Too much milk flowing into the mouth can cause the baby to drink a lot of milk in one go and can cause air to accumulate in the esophagus, causing gas and hiccups. Conversely, drinking milk too slowly can lead to gas and hiccups. When a baby sips for too long, it can cause air to accumulate in the mouth and esophagus. Therefore, parents should adjust the feeding speed and method according to the baby\’s condition.
Crying or excited
When a baby cries or is excited, he or she will breathe heavily and swallow more air, causing hiccups. In this case, you can change the environment for the baby to relax. Or complete daily care activities such as changing and washing, so that the baby can sleep comfortably and happily. Parents can also gently massage the baby\’s belly when coaxing him to sleep to help the baby pass gas.
Illness or drug effects
When babies suffer from certain diseases, such as esophageal reflux, acid reflux or respiratory infections, they can easily cause hiccups. In addition, taking certain medications may cause hiccups in babies. In this case, the baby needs to be taken to the hospital for examination and treatment by a doctor.
All in all, hiccups in newborns are a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much. However, if the hiccups are frequent or persist for a long time, parents need to take the baby to the hospital for treatment. With an in-depth understanding of the causes of newborn hiccups, parents can take some countermeasures in advance to help their babies grow healthily.
