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Acid reflux in newborn
My one month old is struggling with acid reflux problem, after feeding and 3-4 burps, when we lay her down she vomits. A lot of time the milk also comes through the nose during the burps.
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Advisable to see your Pediatrician and get an assessment. Also the etiological cause for the nasal regurgitation of feeds needs to be looked into since it’s not normal.
Next Steps
Consult your doctor.
Health Tips
Keep a watch on the danger signs.
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Yes, this can be very distressing. I Hope baby is gaining weight adequately.If not, please consult nearby paediatrician.
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When laying the baby down, keep the head and shoulders slightly propped up/ elevated compared to the rest of the body, It helps with reducing reflux.
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Feed regurgitation is common in young infants. Give exclusive breast feeding.
Next Steps
Continue burping after each feed
Positioning the baby. While laying the baby in bed, keep head end of the bed elevated by 15-20 Degrees.
Do not put the baby to bed immediately after feed.
Monitor weight gain.
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See a doctor if all these measures fails.
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