What causes abdominal bloating in newborns?

Abdominal distension is a relatively common condition in children. Mothers must not pay too much attention to it, because it is also a relatively common disease in children. Usually the symptoms are quite obvious, so parents can discover it in time and then figure out the cause of this situation. Then make specific adjustments based on the specific cause, so that the child will get better faster.

Bloating is a common digestive symptom. The main causes of abdominal distension are gastrointestinal bloating. Normal newborns, especially premature babies, often have mild or obvious abdominal distension after feeding, and sometimes milk regurgitation. However, if the baby can eat and defecate, does not vomit, has a soft belly, is active, has normal gas discharge, and has normal weight gain, then this type of abdominal distension is mostly what is commonly known as "physiological abdominal distension", which is caused by the thin and low tension of the newborn's abdominal wall muscles, swallowing of air when feeding, and more gas production in the digestive tract. No special treatment is required. Here are some ways to prevent and relieve your baby’s bloating:

1. Babies are prone to bloating when they cry. In this situation, parents should give more comfort or hug him to avoid worsening bloating by adjusting his mood.

2. Don’t let your baby be hungry for too long before feeding. If your baby is hungry for too long, he will suck too quickly and swallow a lot of air. Therefore, you should feed your baby on time and encourage your baby to pass gas properly after feeding. 3. Regularly massage your baby's abdomen to help gastrointestinal motility and gas discharge, thereby improving digestion and absorption. 4. When feeding, be careful to ensure that the milk fills the front end of the nipple and there is no slope to prevent the baby from swallowing air.

So mothers don’t have to worry too much. With your careful care, the baby will recover soon. So you must pay special attention to it and pay more attention to your child’s behavior. If this happens, you must deal with it in time to prevent the baby’s discomfort from lasting too long.