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Baby arch backward
My 6 month baby arch backwards and cry during breast feeding in inclined position. During night feeds are normal but during day it is very difficult. Also during bottle feeding or spoon feeding eighther milk or solid she prefers flat position because in inclined position she cries and arch back. Why is it so. When bottle feeding she doesn't take more than 50-60 ml and then she refuses. Then I spoon feed her.
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It looks like overfeeding. Reduce the quantity of feeds that u are giving to ur child
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This can be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. If baby not gaining proper weight baby needs propped up position and proper burping after feeds.Baby requires some medicines for this you should consult paediatrician.
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Consider reflux
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The problem seems more with the overfeeding. U r giving her breast feed, top feed and solid food. When she is not hungry ,she arched back, by this way she shows her refusal for feeding.
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stop bottle feed, always feed in upright position ,keep the time gap between two feeds.
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Burping after each feed is also very important.
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Definitely there is problem in feeding habits.your baby has more preference in flat position which is comfortable but dangerous.
Always feed head upright position and burp the baby well after each feed and don't allow to let him flat position.
Try to stop bottle feed gradually.
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for more information take teleconsultation
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All the mentioned concerns fall in the category of feeding problems which can have varied set of reasons
Go ahead for a detailed discussion on teleconsultation with doctor
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Burping will be helpful
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Dr. Suresh B. Agrawal
Pediatrician
45 yrs exp
Pune
I agree with Dr Mitttal. Thiis could be a problem of overfeeding at small gap.
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
This can be a sign of Gastro esophageal reflux. It will settle on its own as the baby grows , if no weight loss , increased heart rate during the posturing . Nothing to worry.
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