Causes of abdominal distension in premature babies

When it comes to caring for premature babies, mothers provide comprehensive care so that all aspects of their bodies can be well protected. Premature babies have relatively low immunity, so it is necessary to pay attention to their diet. Not only should mothers’ breast milk be chosen, but the choice of some milk powder is also critical to prevent premature babies from getting sick. So what is the cause of abdominal distension in premature babies? The following is a detailed introduction.

Causes of abdominal distension in premature babies:

Generally speaking, a baby's belly is bigger than an adult's and looks bloated. This is because the child's abdominal wall muscles are not yet fully developed, but have to accommodate the same number of internal organs as an adult. When the abdominal muscles do not have enough strength to bear the weight, the abdomen will appear more prominent, especially when the baby is held, the abdomen will appear to sag. In addition, the baby's body is round from front to back, not slightly flat like an adult's, which is one of the reasons why the belly looks bloated.

In addition to the aforementioned reasons, another common factor causing abdominal distension in babies is that babies are more prone to bloating than adults. The main causes of bloating include the following aspects:

1. The baby eats and sucks too quickly, causing air to be inhaled into the stomach, especially when the baby is hungry for too long before feeding milk.

2. The nipple hole of the bottle is not of appropriate size, causing air to enter the baby's body through the gap in the nipple.

3. The baby cries excessively.

4. The inhaled milk or other food is fermented in the digestive tract by intestinal bacteria and other digestive enzymes, producing a large amount of gas.

DIY

In fact, babies also have some ways to dissipate gas. For example, after feeding, gently pat the baby's back to promote burping, so that the gas in the stomach and intestines can be discharged from the esophagus. Some babies are very good at expelling gas and can expel gas through the anus. In addition, relying on the absorption of the gastrointestinal wall can also relieve abdominal distension.

After understanding the causes of abdominal distension in premature babies, when premature babies have such conditions, mothers should send their children to the hospital for examination in time, instead of choosing treatment methods privately. Otherwise, it will have an impact on the premature baby's body and will not help improve the abdominal distension problem. Mothers also need to pay attention to this.