Babies often spit up often to make parents worried. In order not to worry too much, Mother needs to know what causes it, how to overcome it, and when spit up should be consulted by a doctor. All of the information you can get in the following article.
Is it after breastfeeding, the little one suddenly takes out the milk liquid from his mouth? A condition similar to vomiting is called gumoh. Even so, spit up is different from vomiting.
Vomiting occurs when there is a strong urge and contraction of the abdominal muscle to excrete the stomach, and this can be painful. Unlike the case with spit up. When spit up, fluid flows easily without pressure from the baby's stomach, and usually occurs together with belching, choking, coughing, crying, or when the baby refuses food.
Causes of frequent spit up babies
Babies experience spit up when they swallow too much air during breastfeeding or when they drink too much milk. In medical science, the term gumoh is called reflux.
When breastfeeding, liquid breast milk or formula will be swallowed by mouth, then down into the esophagus, then to the stomach. Between the esophagus and stomach, there is a muscle ring that functions as the entrance gate. This muscle ring will close when milk has entered the stomach, to prevent it from rising back into the esophagus.
However, at the age of a baby who is still a few weeks to 5 months, the muscle ring cannot yet close completely, allowing the milk to return to the esophagus. This is what causes baby to spit up.
Gumoh is common in infants who are only a few weeks old. This is caused by the digestive system that has not been fully developed. But along with the increasing age of the baby, the intensity of spit up will decrease and stop by itself, which is around the age of 4-5 months.
Babies often spit up are common and rarely signify serious problems. As long as the baby is not fussy and does not experience weight problems, this should not be too worrying.
Tips for Overcoming Frequent Spit Baby
Spit is usually experienced by healthy babies, and most do not need special treatment. If your child often experiences spit up, Mother can try a few tips below:
When breastfeeding, make sure the position of the body of the Little One is more upright. Do the same thing after the breastfeeding process is complete. Allow the body to stand for about 30 minutes or more.
Don't forget to laugh your little one after each suckle.
Wait for at least 30 minutes after breastfeeding, before putting pressure on the stomach. For example, if you want to wear a seat belt in a car seat specifically for babies.
Don't overdo it when giving milk. It is recommended to give milk in small amounts but often.
If your child drinks milk, you need to reduce the consumption of products made from milk, such as cheese and yogurt. Certain foods or drinks that the Mother of consumption can make the little one more often spit up.
If your child is more than 6 months old and you give him formula milk, try adding 2-3 tablespoons of baby cereal to the milk he drinks. However, consult a doctor first before adding cereal to milk.
If you only give formula milk without a mixture of cereals, use a pacifier with a hole that is not too big to avoid milk coming out in large quantities.
When should Gumoh be consulted with a doctor?
Generally spit up is indeed harmless and does not affect the health of the baby, but there are a number of spit up conditions in the baby to watch out for. If your child has the following symptoms, you need to take him immediately to the pediatrician:
Experiencing more than 2 tablespoons of spit up.
His weight did not rise.
The diaper isn't as wet as usual.
Looks tired and lethargic.
Spit mixed with green, yellow, brown, or mixed with liquid.
Shortness of breath appears.
Cranky and don't want to suckle.
Spit up with strong bursts like vomiting.
Still often spit up to the age of 6 months.
For parents, especially new parents, babies often spit up can cause anxiety or even panic. But by understanding the causes, how to overcome them, and the danger signs to watch out for, it is hoped that Mother will no longer worry too much and know what action to take if the Little One experiences it.
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