What are the reasons for babies to spit up blood?

It is very common for babies to spit up milk, but if there is blood in the spitted milk, it is an abnormal phenomenon. This situation indicates that the mother's breastfeeding method is incorrect, the newborn has the physiological characteristics of milk regurgitation, or the baby bites the mother's nipple during the feeding process. It may also be caused by the baby's indigestion, illness and other reasons. Let me give you a detailed introduction below!

Newborn vomiting blood is related to feeding method

Newborns are too small, and when they spit up milk, their tiny capillaries will rupture and blood will come out. Moreover, the baby's spitting up and regurgitation of milk are closely related to the parents' feeding method.

Method: When breastfeeding, the newborn should be held up at an angle, and not fed while lying down; if feeding with a bottle, the nipple hole should be of appropriate size, the milk should not be too hot or too cold, and even more so, avoid inhalation of air; after feeding, do not turn the baby over, the baby should be leaning against an adult, and the back should be patted gently to allow the swallowed air into the stomach to expel.

The reason why newborns spit up blood is due to physiological characteristics

A newborn's vomiting of blood may be due to a physiological characteristic of the baby - milk regurgitation. The stomach of children and adults is generally in a vertical position, while the stomach of a baby is horizontal with a flat bottom. When there is gas in the stomach, the gas will rise to the upper part of the stomach and overflow from the stomach, bringing out some milk. This is milk regurgitation. Method: It is recommended that after the newborn finishes feeding, you hold the baby upright and pat the baby's back until the baby burps, and then hold the baby upright for 20 minutes. Lay your baby flat with his head tilted to one side to prevent vomited milk from choking on the trachea or flowing into the ears. When the baby is four or five months old, this phenomenon will decrease and the spitting up may even stop.

If a newborn vomits blood, it may be the mother's blood

There is another possibility for a newborn to spit up blood. If the baby is breastfed, the blood in the spitted milk is most likely from the mother, not the baby, because the baby accidentally bites the mother's nipple while drinking milk. Method: Usually, the mother who is breastfeeding has a wound on the nipple. When the wound heals, the bloodshot will naturally disappear.

Newborn vomiting blood may be due to poor digestion

Poor digestion may also be a reason why a newborn vomits blood. The opening where the esophagus enters the stomach of a newborn is called the cardia. Since this part is not as well developed as the pylorus (outlet), that is, the outlet of the stomach is tight and the entrance is loose, the digestion of a newborn is very different from that of children and adults. Method: Give the newborn small and frequent meals, and heat the milk powder. Just give your baby some Mami Love and Baby Jianpi Powder for treatment. If your baby does not have a runny nose or fever, do not give your baby anti-inflammatory drugs blindly.

If a newborn vomits blood, it may be a sign of illness.

Of course, the possibility of a newborn vomiting blood does not rule out the possibility of illness, but the mildest condition in this case is usually a cold. In addition to colds, there are several other possible diseases, including meningitis, long infarction, and duodenal bleeding. The worst case scenario is that the baby may have congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Method: Observe the baby's actual condition, including his mental state, spitting up, sleep, weight, and even stool. Of course, no matter which of the above situations you encounter, if your baby continues to vomit blood, it is best to go to the hospital in time.