How to let the newborn baby breastfeed?

Many mothers will encounter some problems during breastfeeding, such as the newborn letting go of milk. When the baby lets go of milk, it will lead to malnutrition, which has a great impact on its growth and development. Many mothers don’t know what method to use after encountering this situation. So, what should we do if the newborn lets go of milk?

First, what should we do if the newborn baby wants milk? Speaking of baby spitting up milk, this may be one of the problems that many mothers worry about. Some babies spit out all the milk they have just eaten not long after feeding. Mothers are afraid that there is something wrong with the baby's stomach and that the baby cannot absorb nutrients. Now let me share some tips! When a baby cries or sucks while feeding, he or she often inhales a lot of air at the same time. The gas stays in the stomach and forms bubbles. After breastfeeding, as the baby's body moves or is turned over (such as when bathing him or changing his diaper), the air in the baby's stomach will rise and run out of the trachea. The baby's stomach muscles are also weak, and the neural regulation function that controls the stomach is not mature enough, which means that the baby cannot burp and cannot expel the air in the stomach. In addition, the entrance of the stomach is loose but the exit is tight. If too much milk is fed at one time, the milk will run out with the air.

Second, do not feed the baby immediately after he cries. If the baby cries for too long before feeding, he may inhale more air into his stomach while crying, which makes it easy for milk to regurgitate. If you pat his back and help him pass the gas before feeding, the situation will improve.

2. Small actions that should be avoided after feeding. The baby usually lies on his back in bed. However, to prevent vomiting after feeding, it is best not to place the baby in a supine position immediately. He should first lie on his right side until there is no vomiting and then let him lie on his back. Then try not to turn your baby over or bathe him for half an hour to avoid spitting up. Do not let your baby suck from an empty bottle after feeding. As a new mother, my biggest worry is not knowing what the baby's reactions mean and worrying about not being able to take good care of the baby. Mothers don't need to be anxious when breastfeeding. If the baby spit up milk, don't rush to feed again.

What should I do if my newborn baby refuses to feed? The baby's spitting up of milk may be caused by improper feeding methods, so please rest assured. As long as you pay attention to the following issues, you can prevent your baby from spitting up. 1. Adopt a suitable breastfeeding posture: try to hold the baby when feeding, so that the baby's body is tilted at about 45 degrees, and the milk in the stomach will naturally flow into the small intestine. This will reduce the chance of vomiting compared to feeding while lying down. 2. Be sure to let the baby burp after feeding: hold the baby upright against your shoulder, pat the baby's back gently, let him burp out the air inhaled into the stomach while sucking milk, then put the baby on the bed, this way it will be less likely to spit up milk. 3. It is not advisable to let the baby lie on his back immediately after feeding. Instead, he should lie on his side for a while and then change to lying on his back. 4. The amount of milk should not be too much and the intervals between feedings should not be too close.

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