With the problem of regurgitation in an infantalmost every mum faces. This often darkens the most touching and happy period of the first months of a baby’s life. In addition to the banal domestic inconvenience, regurgitation also often becomes a cause of concern for the parents of the newborn. Why does a child regurgitate? What am I doing wrong? How can I help my child? What is dangerous regurgitation? A lot of these troubling questions come to mind of worried parents. To find the answers you need, let us examine in more detail the concept of “regurgitation”, the causes and factors causing this process in newborns and babies. When it really is worth worrying, and when this process is permissible and should not be cause for excessive concern.
From the first days of life, the child adapts andgets used to the environment, and many processes take place in his organism, which facilitate adaptation to new conditions. In this regard, the gastrointestinal tract may react differently to its new environment and nutrition. Regurgitation is such a “reaction” of the body of the newborn. Milk or the mixture, which got into the baby’s stomach after feeding, is thrown back into the oral cavity - this is what is called “regurgitation”.
In simple terms, regurgitation isjust leaving the body of a small amount of food that is poorly absorbed by the stomach and entered back into the esophagus, and then into the pharynx and oral cavity. We will not delve into the anatomy and explain everything on your fingers. When the baby regurgitates, the milk or the mixture in the stomach after feeding gets back into the mouth. To put it simply, regurgitation is a slight vomiting, but it is worth noting that the vomiting products in babies are already curdled milk, and after regurgitation the consistency, smell, color of the milk does not change. This process in the first months of life can be observed in almost all babies.
Срыгивание - вполне нормальная реакция молодого organism on environmental factors. Statistics show that this factor is found in the majority of healthy six-month-old children. The main question is the intensity and volume. Therefore, let's understand.
There are several primary reasons for explainingwhy baby spit up after feeding. The first of them - the ingestion of air during feeding. This is the main reason for the regurgitation. The air enters the digestive tract, which causes discomfort and pain in the baby’s stomach, then air bubbles come out with a small amount of milk.
Overeating is another cause of regurgitation.The very process of sucking for an infant is not only a way to get enough, but also the possibility of receiving pleasure, during which the baby, being carried away, may well swallow an extra portion, after which the excess milk or mixture will be spit.
Gastrointestinal problems orthe peculiarities of its structure in the newborn can also be the cause of regurgitation after feeding, since the cardiac part of the stomach of the newborn has not yet been completely formed.
Why does the baby regurgitate a lot?Most likely, this is a pyloric spasm - a valve blocking the exit from the stomach. In this case, regurgitation is more intense, thrown away far and with force. If such regurgitation occurs often enough, several times a day or more - it is worth contacting a pediatrician with this problem.
Курение в помещении, где находится ребенок, также may be the cause of regurgitation. Inhaling cigarette smoke, the baby experiences a spasm of the esophagus, which almost always leads to regurgitation. Smoking in the house where there is a small child is not allowed!
Why does the baby regurgitate after feeding the mixture?There may be several reasons. Perhaps the child has intolerance to cow's milk protein. If regurgitation occurs after each feeding, it is definitely worth contacting a specialist. Probably, the baby has a violation of intestinal microflora, dysbiosis or any intestinal infection. Properly assigned tests will reveal the cause of the child's digestive disorders.
If the newborn gets a poor-quality mix,then it can have a negative effect on digestion. Why does a child spit up water? As a rule, the baby spits up water only a couple of hours after feeding. During this time, the milk or mixture has already been split into whey and curd, and the whey that goes outside is often mistaken for some water. Also, excessive salivation can cause spitting up water, that is, again, it is not water, but swallowed spittle.
Why does a newborn baby regurgitate afterbreastfeeding? Most likely the reason is that the baby sucks in a hurry, and in the process of sucking swallows air, which later erupts with milk. Another likely reason is that mother’s milk has high fat content. This leads to only partial absorption of the product in the child's digestive system. At the same time regurgitation - cheesy, have an unpleasant smell.
Why does a child regurgitate a mixture?There are several likely reasons, again. Malnutrition - in addition to breast milk, the baby is fed the mixture, and the mixture is not absorbed. Or intolerance to cow protein. Perhaps the poor quality of the mixture.
Incorrect attachment to the breast or inappropriate nipple of the bottle can also cause regurgitation. An attentive mother, watching the feeding of her baby, will be able to determine the cause.
Why does baby spit up at 3 months?At the age of three to four months, babies usually begin teething. This rather painful process leads to excessive salivation. A large amount of saliva enters the stomach, and later spits up. In this case, the child regurgitates like a transparent "water". It is also at this age that babies are more likely to have problems with digestion. Violation of the microflora leads to gas, which, in turn, becomes the cause of regurgitation.
Determine why the child regurgitates and whetherworrying about this is not easy enough. But it is necessary to determine whether it is a natural process or a symptom of a dangerous disease. You do not need to worry if, despite the frequent and even abundant regurgitation, your baby is gaining weight well and the monthly increase corresponds to the standard developmental norms. Check the amount of regurgitation. Allowable volume is considered to be 2-4 tablespoons. If the stool and urination of the child also do not cause anxiety, then most likely you should not worry because of regurgitation.
В любом случае, срыгивание приносит небольшой discomfort, and in your power to reduce the volume and reduce its frequency. To do this, be patient, adjust the mode of the day and feedings, lead an active lifestyle, walk regularly. It is better to carry the baby upright more often, also to give him the opportunity to lie on his tummy, do daily exercises and tummy massage with him. This in any case will improve its digestion and will relieve gas formation. Be optimistic and enjoy each new day with your baby! Remember that the child is very connected with you emotionally and reacts to the mood of the mother. Your smile and calm will only make his life better.
It is equally important to determine the type of burping in time, and for this, in turn, you should have some knowledge. Let's figure it out together!
There are several types of regurgitation of children:
Quite a common species that does not promiseno serious health problems for your baby. In most cases, the gastrointestinal tract of the child simply does not have time to form, thereby making it difficult for your baby to digest. Physiological regurgitation is quite normal and does not indicate the presence of any pathologies.
Pathological regurgitation is an excuse forconcerns of young parents. This kind of problem suggests that the child has at least an internal disease, and he needs a professional examination. Doctors can order the delivery of the necessary laboratory tests, which can then help to determine the root of the problem.
As statistics show, in most cases, which is about 80 percent, regurgitation in infants is a natural process, and only in the remaining 20 percent is the disease.
The main signal for mom in determiningabnormal regurgitation in a child is their frequency and volume. Sometimes the intensity of regurgitation is so great that food comes out of the baby’s mouth with a fountain. Another equally important symptom is lack of weight, capricious behavior and poor appetite in the background of this problem.
Зачастую молодые родители задают подобные questions when their child has regurgitation through the nasal cavity. There is no reason to start sounding the alarm, especially if the frequency of the phenomenon is not intense. But still nasal regurgitation is not a very good phenomenon. Such a process can clog the baby's nasal cavity, thereby causing difficulty breathing. In this case, it is still advisable to seek help from a pediatrician.
Often the baby when regurgitating appearshiccups, in this case, you also need to be careful about the situation. Usually hiccups manifest within an hour after feeding. Why the child regurgit must know every mother. Therefore, it is important to monitor the behavior of your baby. If a child has hiccups at long intervals, then perhaps he simply swallowed the air, but if your baby has hiccups often, this is a reason to see a doctor. These symptoms indicate a violation of the digestive system or any disease.
Not less bad sign are rashes. In some children, skin irritations appear on the background of increased hiccups, causing concern not only to babies, but also their parents.
If a rash appears on the skin against the background of such regurgitation, it may mean that he has lactose intolerance.
Why does the baby often regurgitate after milk? If you see that after eating the baby spits thick milk, then this most often means that he just ate.
If a child spits a lot, sleeps little,has a loud burp, and also weighs a little, it can mean that he has any diseases. You should not expect that everything will go away by itself, you need to contact a pediatrician as soon as possible.
If the baby has green or yellow regurgitation, this is definitely not the norm. With such a joke is not necessary, medical consultation in this case is required.
Be sure to pay attention to such moments, and then your baby will grow strong and healthy.
