The diet of children is crucial, especially when they are breastfeeding. If the mother's nutrition is insufficient or the posture is not properly maintained, the baby's reaction will be particularly sensitive, and symptoms will be obvious, such as large mouthfuls of milk. At this time, parents need to understand the reasons and make timely adjustments to avoid the problem of nutrient absorption disorders in their babies. What's going on with the baby's big mouth spraying milk?
What's going on with a baby's big mouth spraying milk
Babies who spray milk in large mouths are usually due to the narrowing of the pylorus in the newborn's stomach, and the relaxation of the junction between the stomach and esophagus. When the stomach is vigorously wriggling, the milk in the stomach flows back from the esophagus and is spit out from the mouth, forming vomiting. When spitting milk, the milk is forcefully expelled from the mouth, even in the form of a spray. Milk overflow is caused by incomplete development of the anal sphincter at the end of the esophagus, resulting in incomplete closure between the stomach and esophagus. As a result, milk that enters the stomach flows back into the esophagus and overflows from the mouth.
When should a baby see a doctor for big mouth milk spraying
As long as the baby does not show any discomfort, weight loss, crying, coughing, or other abnormal symptoms, there is no need to see a doctor. Children who eat breast milk are better than those who eat bottles in this regard. Eating bottles will swallow a lot of air, while breastfeeding will not because the baby's mouth and mother's nipple form a vacuum adsorption, making it difficult for air to enter. As for the amount of milk vomited, it may seem like a lot, but in fact, most of it is gastric juice, so children won't go hungry because of it.
But the mental and physical state of the child after spitting milk needs to be paid more attention to. After the vomiting is relieved, if the baby still has symptoms such as lack of energy, only wanting to sleep, emotional instability, inability to sleep, fever, bloating, etc., it may be sick and should see a doctor.
If a baby tends to spray milk in large mouthfuls while breastfeeding, check if there are any harmful substances in the breast milk or if the child has digestive problems. Mothers need to adjust their nutritional structure and maintain a regular diet every day to avoid obvious abnormalities in milk production, especially during hot weather.
