Farting is painful for newborns

We all know that the digestive system of newborns is not particularly mature right after birth, so it is very likely that newborns will fart. Some parents will observe their children and find that the baby farts very hard, and even his face will turn red when he holds it in. In fact, this is probably because a large amount of gas is accumulated in the baby's abdominal cavity. So what should you do when a newborn farts painfully?

Infants will use the gas accumulated in their internal organs to push out stool. However, since the muscles of the abdominal wall are not yet developed, abdominal pressure cannot be generated without holding your breath, so it looks very painful. As a result, the face will turn red, the hands will be clenched tightly, and it will be difficult for the child to fart.

Looking at it from another perspective, babies are exercising their muscles in this way, which is also very beneficial. Suggestion: At this time, if the baby is in great pain, parents can gently massage the baby's abdomen clockwise to help the baby expel gas.

2. The reason why babies have difficulty farting: imperfect gastrointestinal development

Since babies' gastrointestinal development is immature and intestinal motility is often uncoordinated, they are prone to intestinal bloating and flatulence, as well as frequent crying and difficulty farting. This phenomenon is medically called infant colic. Recommendation: Keep the baby in a comfortable position as much as possible to help the child pass gas smoothly. If the situation is more serious, you can take some drugs to improve gastrointestinal motility. If you find that your baby's colic is difficult to relieve, you should consider whether your baby is allergic to milk protein.

3. The reason why babies have difficulty farting: the intestines are curved and difficult to pass

This is a normal phenomenon. This is a long fart. The face will turn red, the hands and feet will be clenched tightly, and sometimes feces will come out when farting. Because the baby's intestines are smooth and straight when sleeping, so it is easy to fart; when the baby is held in the position like curled up, the intestines have more bends, so it takes more effort to fart.

Recommendation: It is recommended that parents lay the baby flat on the bed and perform abdominal massage to help the baby fart.

4. Reasons why babies have difficulty farting: weak spleen and stomach

Infants with weak spleen and stomach may suffer from indigestion, poor absorption, and difficulty in farting. The spleen and stomach are a system that is under pressure and test. In addition to the baby's imperfect development, it is also caused by improper feeding.

Suggestion: The basic method is diet therapy and reasonable feeding. The best diet therapy is what we often call yam, rice, and carrot porridge. It is mainly yam, which can strengthen the spleen, strengthen the intestines, and replenish qi, and it is okay to eat it often.

It is recommended to breastfeed the baby. Breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to their diet and eat less foods high in protein and fat.

5. What should I do if my baby has difficulty farting?

1. Massage: Massage your baby's belly in a clockwise direction for 5-10 minutes every day.

2. Eat less gas-causing foods: Because babies’ gastrointestinal tract is not fully developed, it is easy for them to have gas and difficulty expelling it. Therefore, babies should eat less gas-causing foods, such as soda, sweet potatoes, radishes and other foods.

3. Feed your baby properly: It is recommended to breastfeed your baby. If your baby is fed with formula, you should replenish your baby with water in time to avoid constipation and difficulty in farting due to getting angry.

4. Keep exercising: Do exercises for your baby every day to exercise the muscles of your baby’s abdominal wall, making your baby’s abdominal muscles stronger and more able to withstand pressure.