Spitting up in a newborn after feeding is a natural phenomenon. Thus, excess air comes out of the baby’s stomach, and the body signals that the digestion process is proceeding normally. But sometimes it happens that the baby abruptly spits up a large amount of food, almost everything that he ate. What is this phenomenon and what are its causes? Font regurgitation in newborns is the topic of our article. After examining the information presented in it, you will find out why this happens to the baby and what actions to take parents in a similar situation.
Incorrect feeding of the baby
The reason number 1, which is the regurgitation of the fountain in newborns, is a violation of the method of applying the baby to the chest. During feeding, each mother should monitor how the baby captures the nipple. The entire areola should fall into his mouth, and not just the tip of his chest. The baby's nose should breathe freely, otherwise he will release the nipple all the time and take in breaths with his mouth. And this is the reason for the ingestion of excess air into the ventricle. It is air that provokes profuse regurgitation. With artificial feeding, you need to choose the right nipple for the bottle. It should be soft, elastic, repeating the shape of the mother's nipple. After feeding, hold the baby "column" until excess air comes out. But what if mom puts the baby to her breast correctly, and repeated cases of regurgitation of a large amount of milk? We continue to look for reasons.
Fountain spitting in newborns. What does Dr. Komarovsky say about this?
The beloved pediatrician recommends that parents of babies do not panic in such a situation, but pay attention to how much food the infant eats at one feeding. Newborns do not feel full and therefore can eat as much as they are given. For this reason, the child may overeat, as a result of which
there is spitting up with a fountain in newborns. Are the reasons clear? How can mom know that the baby is already fed up? During the next feeding, wean the baby a little earlier than usual. Look at his reaction, track how much he burp. A well-fed child will not be capricious and cry. But if the baby is not overfed, and cases of abundant exit of milk from the stomach occur quite often, then there may be more significant reasons for this. Fountain spitting in newborns can occur as a result of serious illness. Let's talk about this in more detail.
Information from specialists
Digestive disorders (dispersion) may be the cause of stomach cramps in infants . This phenomenon occurs when food is not suitable for the crumbs. As a rule, this applies to children who are breast-fed. Pay attention to the quality of the milk or mixture you give your baby. Consult your doctor and try replacing them with others.
Infectious diseases can also cause profuse regurgitation in an infant. In this case, only a specialist can prescribe an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
What to do if the above problems have nothing to do with your baby, and cramps and vomiting are common? What else could be the reason? Font regurgitation in newborns can occur due to the pathology of the digestive system. The causes may be bowel obstruction,
diaphragmatic hernia, abnormality of the stomach. But these diagnoses are extremely rare, and they can only be confirmed by examination. Such pathologies are treated surgically.
I would like to warn all young mothers and fathers: do not go to extremes and do not panic if the newborn spits abundantly. First of all, monitor his well-being. If the baby has a quiet sleep, regular stool and urination, it is active during wakefulness, gaining normal weight - these are signs that your child is healthy. And for regurgitation, consult a pediatrician and make sure that everything is in order with your baby.