In clinical practice, mothers often encounter a problem where milk flows out of the baby's nostrils after feeding, frightening inexperienced mothers. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon, which is related to the feeding posture and the flow rate of milk. So, what should be done when a baby feeds through their nostrils?
Firstly, in this situation, it is necessary to consider changing the feeding position, as the baby's digestive function is not yet fully developed. If the feeding posture is incorrect, this situation may occur. The way to alleviate this can be by consuming probiotics to help improve the digestive system, and feeding small amounts multiple times should not be too full.
Secondly, if there is a disease in the baby's nasal cavity, it may also occur, but this coefficient is relatively low. Especially when breastfeeding, it is important to control the flow rate and preferably use a semi sitting position. Do not feed while lying down, as lying down can easily cause the baby to choke on milk. If the speed of milk flow is relatively fast, it is also easy to flow out of the nose, causing choking danger.
To alleviate this phenomenon, in addition to adjusting the feeding position, try to sit up and hold the baby in your arms, with the head above the hips. If breastfeeding occurs during lactation, do not immediately breastfeed, use a breast pump to extract a portion first. If the baby is fed formula milk, the nipple should be replaced and the milk outlet should not be too large. It should be replaced appropriately according to the baby's age.
