Why does the baby spit after feeding?

The mother of a newborn baby is faced with different situations, deciding how to behave in this or that case, whether you need to show particular anxiety or this is normal. One of these questions relates to the following: why does an infant breast belch after every feeding an hour after eating or before, does not a lot of milk (or other food) come out with it.

Possible reasons

1. With the feeding in the stomach of the child, air got into it. The baby belches to remove it. Along with the air, some milk comes out. In order to prevent this, you need to monitor the correctness of the position of the child when feeding. The head of the kid should be above the body, you can keep the child close to the vertical position. To the child does not swallow a lot of air, make sure that he takes the nipple correctly. If the baby is on artificial feeding, the hole in the nipple must correspond to the age.

To the child was easier to regurgitate, it is recommended after feeding to hold it vertically with a column, leaning his head against the shoulder, for 5-10 minutes.

2. Binge eating. If the baby eats more than he needs, then the excess also goes in the form of regurgitation. When a child on artificial feeding regulate the volume of the mixture is easier. But babies sometimes eat Mom's milk for pleasure too, so they easily overeat. In any case, after eating the child should give a quiet rest time, do not turn it and do not engage in active games.
3. The valve between the stomach and the esophagus (it is called the sphincter) is not sufficiently developed, so it does not hold food, and even on the contrary, throws it into the esophagus. This goes with the growth of the child. As the valve develops and becomes stronger.
4. Intestinal obstruction. This is the case when you need to see a doctor. If the child has intestinal obstruction, then he often regurgitates a lot, and behaves restlessly. The food coming out of it will be greenish.

How to understand if there are reasons for concern?

Regurgitation in children up to 6 months is normal. If this continues after 1 year, then you need to see a doctor. As the child grows up, cases of regurgitation should become less and less. The consistency of the emitted milk should remain approximately the same. If you notice a discolouration or a sharp smell of food after regurgitation, this is also an excuse to consult a doctor.

Also pay attention to the behavior of the child. If he is calm, active, adds weight according to his height, then, most likely, everything is fine.

In case you are still very concerned about the question of why your babe regurgitates after feeding, consult a pediatrician. Together you will determine the reasons and solutions.