Spitting
is a normal activity for most of the babies, but for few it can result in
serious consequences. About one-third of newborn
babies experiences spitting during the first 3 months. It is mainly because of the stomach stuff
coming back into the esophagus, which is a situation known as gastroesophageal
reflux, infant acid reflux or infant reflux.
Reasons of spitting in babies
The
main reason of spitting in babies is due to infant acid reflux. In this
situation, a muscle namely lower esophageal sphincter, which is situated between the stomach and esophagus,
keeps the contents of the stomach where
they must rest. But in most of the babies this muscle is not mature enough to
aid in digesting of the food consumed, and hence,
spitting occurs, specifically if the baby is
overfed.
Spitting and Baby’s Growth
If
spitting is normal, then it will not
interfere with the baby’s growth and is
rather a symptom that your baby is well fed. It is normal as long as your baby
is feeding well, gaining weight and is not encountering any calories loss. Still
if you are concerned about why does mybaby spit so much then one way is to keep your baby
upright for 30 minutes after every feed. Also, avoid overfeeding your baby and allow him to take his time to burp.
Making baby sleep on her back also aids in reducing spitting.
When spitting can be a problem
There
are few instances when spitting can become a major problem and show signs such
as:
·
Baby is not gaining
weight
·
Baby spitting yellow or
green fluid
·
Refuses to intake
repeated feeds
·
Has blood in her or his
stool
·
Develops spitting at an
older age that continues for a longer period
If
all or few such signs develop in your baby, then you must contact a doctor
immediately. In most of the cases, the
doctor asks for adopting special feeding techniques or may prescribe medication
for treating reflux. If possible then try to consult a specialist to ensure
that your baby is treated in the most precise way.
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