Causes of burping in newborns
Hiccups in newborns is a very normal phenomenon, but it is often confusing for new parents. So, what causes burping in newborns?
First of all, during the delivery process, the baby will drop from the mother\’s abdomen to the pelvic cavity. This process allows the baby to inhale some air, just like us adults inhale when smoking or eating. Secondly, the gastrointestinal function of newborns is not fully developed, and their digestion and absorption capabilities are relatively poor. Finally, if the baby swallows food quickly during breastfeeding, he may also eat some gas, causing hiccups. These are the main causes of hiccups in newborns.
Dangers of burping in newborns
Hiccups in newborns do not cause serious harm in themselves, but if not resolved in time, they can cause discomfort to the baby and even cause symptoms such as vomiting and colic, affecting the baby\’s health.
How to help your baby burp
In view of the phenomenon of burping in newborns, we should provide certain help to the baby. First, you can hold the baby\’s body upright and pat the baby\’s back gently with your hands to make it easier for the baby to burp. Secondly, let the baby maintain natural breathing and minimize the number of times the baby swallows air. If the problem still cannot be effectively solved after repeated hugging, farting and other methods, you can give the baby some warm water or apply a warm towel on the belly to help the baby pass gas and soothe the gastrointestinal tract.
Preventing newborn hiccups
In addition to timely solutions to the baby\’s burping problem, we can also try some preventive measures. Before each feeding, try to let the baby take a few deep breaths to reduce the amount of inhalation. You should also try to allow your baby to breathe naturally and avoid letting your baby swallow air for a long time. In addition, correct feeding posture is also very important. It is recommended that mothers use the correct way to let their babies drink milk.
To sum up, we don’t need to be too nervous about hiccups in newborns. We just need to understand the causes of hiccups and take appropriate measures. I hope the babies can grow up healthily.
