Feeding newborns is something that many parents attach great importance to. Only when newborns eat normally can their bodies have a source of nutrition and better growth and development. Some attentive parents have noticed that there are milk stains on their clothes, which is actually a common occurrence of milk reflux, also known as milk swelling. However, what are the reasons for milk reflux in newborns?
Newborns returning milk may be due to physiological reasons. Unlike adults, newborns' stomachs are not vertical downwards, but horizontal. In addition, their gastrointestinal capacity is small, and they store less food, so it is common for them to return milk. Furthermore, the return of milk to newborns is often caused by improper feeding, especially for inexperienced new parents, which is particularly common.
When breastfeeding, if the newborn is lying down, there is a high chance of milk return. Some parents are worried that the newborn will not be able to eat enough and always want the newborn to eat more so that their body can grow quickly. However, feeding too much can cause a burden on the newborn's digestive system, leading to milk return.
Sometimes when a newborn is breastfeeding, if the areola is not fully covered, or if the nipple hole is too large, or if the breastfeeding person likes to play or cry, it is easy to cause vomiting. To avoid the newborn returning to breastfeeding, it is important to choose the correct position before feeding. After feeding, the newborn should be held upright, lightly tapped on the back, and not immediately lying flat.
